The Criminal

This groundbreaking work introduces criminal anthropology to British readers, exploring whether criminals are born with physical abnormalities that predict their behavior.

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"The Criminal" by Havelock Ellis is a book published in 1890. This groundbreaking work introduces criminal anthropology to British readers, exploring whether criminals are born with physical abnormalities that predict their behavior. Drawing heavily on Cesare Lombroso's controversial theories, Ellis examines skull shapes, facial features, moral sensibility, and hereditary traits to understand criminal nature. The book addresses fundamental questions about punishment and whether criminality stems from physical destiny or personal choice, challenging Victorian assumptions about crime and justice.

Format: EPUB
Language: English
Length: 353 pages
Published: 1 January 1890
Publisher: anboco
ISBN: 9783736410220