Cesare Lombroso, a modern man of science
Enriched edition. Exploring Lombroso's Impact on CriminologyBy Hans Kurella
Length5h 42m
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In "Cesare Lombroso, a Modern Man of Science," Hans Kurella presents a comprehensive examination of Lombroso's pioneering role in criminology and his contributions to the understanding of the criminal mind. Kurella adeptly examines Lombroso's theories within the context of 19th-century scientific thought, intertwining historical narrative with critical analysis. The book's literary style is both accessible and scholarly, employing a meticulous approach that enables a deeper exploration of Lombroso's methodology, including his controversial biological determinism and the intersections of anthropology and criminal behavior. Kurella situates Lombroso's work within the broader landscape of positivism, illuminating how his ideas were often at odds with contemporaneous moral philosophical views, thereby enhancing the discourse on the nature of crime and justice. Hans Kurella was a noted figure in the field of sociology and criminology, whose academic journey was profoundly influenced by the rapid socio-political changes in Europe during his lifetime. His keen interest in the intersections of psychology and sociology led him to explore Lombroso's legacy, and in doing so, Kurella reflects on the implications of Lombroso's theories for contemporary debates in criminal justice and forensic science. This book is essential for anyone interested in the foundations of criminology, as well as the historical evolution of scientific thought regarding human behavior. Kurella's insightful analysis not only revives Lombroso's legacy but also invites readers to critically engage with the enduring questions surrounding morality, deviance, and the societal understanding of crime.
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GenrePsychology
Length5 hrs 42 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
8CHAPTER VI CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE—PELLAGRA—AGRARIAN REFORM
2PREFACE
9CHAPTER VII ENVIRONMENT AND THE THEORIES AS TO THE NATURE OF GENIUS—LOMBROSO’S GENIUS AND PERSONALITY.
3CHAPTER I ANTECEDENTS—LOMBROSO’S PREDECESSORS IN RESEARCH
10APPENDIX A LOMBROSO’S SPIRITUALISTIC RESEARCHES
4CHAPTER II CRIMINAL ANTHROPOLOGY
11APPENDIX B LIST OF BOOKS CONSULTED
5CHAPTER III OPPOSITION TO LOMBROSO’S VIEWS—WOMAN AS CRIMINAL—THE POLITICAL CRIMINAL—CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY
12APPENDIX C FACTS AND DOCUMENTS OF POSITIVISM, 1841–1865
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6CHAPTER IV GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING LOMBROSO’S LIFE-WORK AS A SOCIAL REFORMER, HIS METHODS, AND HIS PHILOSOPHY
13Memorable Quotes
7CHAPTER V THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CRIMINAL ANTHROPOLOGY
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