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Exploring Biological Theories of Criminality: Insights and Controversies

Delve into the debate on whether criminals differ from the general population, examining biological theories of criminality and key figures like Johan Casper Lavater and Cesare Lombroso. Explore assumptions that physical characteristics and genetic factors may predispose individuals to criminal beha

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Early Positivism and the Positive School of Criminology

The early positivist school of criminology, including figures like Lombroso and Gall, focused on applying scientific methods to understand criminal behavior. Phrenology, atavism, and criminal anthropology were key concepts explored, emphasizing determinism and individual offender characteristics. Th

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