
In this pioneering study, the author turns the spotlight on the tangled web of factors that give rise to criminal behavior. Drawing from anthropology, law, and psychiatry, he examines everything from climate and nutrition to social hierarchy, arguing that no single cause can explain a crime’s origin. The opening pages lay out a meticulous framework, showing how extreme heat, economic disparity, and cultural inertia can shape a person’s psyche and predispose them to transgression.
Beyond theory, the work offers concrete observations gathered over three decades of research, challenging the prevailing reliance on punitive measures alone. It invites listeners to reconsider the roots of delinquency, suggesting that humane, informed interventions might be more effective than harsh confinement. As the narrative unfolds, the author’s blend of scientific rigor and compassionate inquiry makes a compelling case for a deeper, more nuanced understanding of human behavior.
Full title
L'uomo delinquente in rapporto all'antropologia, alla giurisprudenza ed alla psichiatria (Cause e rimedi)
Language
it
Duration
~22 hours (1267K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Miranda van de Heijning, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
Release date
2019-04-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1835–1909
Best known for his early attempts to link crime with physical traits, this Italian doctor and criminologist helped shape modern debates about how criminal behavior should be studied. His ideas were hugely influential in his time, even though some of his most famous theories are now rejected.
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