Cesare Lombroso, a modern man of science by Hans Kurella
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"Cesare Lombroso, a Modern Man of Science" by Hans Kurella is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the life and contributions of Cesare Lombroso, an influential figure in criminology and criminal anthropology, while also highlighting his impact on societal perceptions of crime and criminal behavior. Through an exploration of Lombroso's research, the book presents a nuanced view of his legacy, discussing both his scientific methodologies
and his role as a reformer in criminology. The opening of the work sets the stage for an in-depth examination of Lombroso’s early life, influences, and academic development. It outlines his origins in a family troubled by socio-political upheaval and economic decline, framing Lombroso as a rebellious thinker shaped by the revolutionary spirit of his youth. Kurella introduces the reader to the significant figures who influenced Lombroso's scientific ethos, including those from the fields of French positivism and German materialism. Overall, the opening portion of the book emphasizes the formative experiences and intellectual currents that shaped Lombroso into a pioneering figure in the study of criminal anthropology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kurella, Hans, 1858-1916 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Paul, Eden, 1865-1944 |
| Title | Cesare Lombroso, a modern man of science |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 31.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Criminal anthropology |
| Subject | Lombroso, Cesare, 1835-1909 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61423 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-61423-6 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 732 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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