L'uomo delinquente / in rapporto all'antropologia, alla giurisprudenza ed alla psichiatria (Cause e rimedi)

Name: L'uomo delinquente / in rapporto all'antropologia, alla giurisprudenza ed alla psichiatria (Cause e rimedi)
Author: Cesare Lombroso

By Cesare Lombroso

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This work examines the relationship between criminal behavior and various factors such as anthropology, law, and psychiatry. It discusses the etiology of crime, emphasizing the influence of environmental conditions, including climate and social circumstances, on criminal tendencies. Lombroso argues that crime is not solely a product of individual choice but is significantly shaped by biological and social factors. The text also explores potential remedies for crime, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of criminality that considers both individual and societal influences.

About the Author

Cesare Lombroso

Cesare Lombroso was an Italian criminologist, physician, and founder of the Italian school of criminology. He is best known for his work "The Man of Genius," where he explored the relationship between genius and criminality, proposing that certain physical traits could indicate a predisposition to criminal behavior. Lombroso's theories were influential in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as he sought to apply scientific methods to the study of crime and deviance. His seminal work, "L'uomo delinquente," examined the anthropological and psychological aspects of criminality, contributing significantly to the fields of criminology and forensic psychology.