This is an interesting piece on the subject of the science behind crime and criminals. Its something that not many of us think of at that level, we stop at criminals, bad, lock them up, and throw away the key while we're at it.
Thank you for the very kind words. Of course, this is introductory level material. You could definitely expand on it in your own post. I’d be interested to read it!
Per usual, really exciting stuff that is well explained! This is a wonderful overview of some approaches to criminology. With respect to the current incantation of positivist criminology it is worth keeping in mind that claims of a more scientific criminology have been made before. Phrenology is an instance of this -- there is an interesting book about this that came out recently I think it's called An Organ of Murder.
Thank you for your kind comments! I'm glad you enjoyed the post. I have a bit of an interest in phrenology, in fact, although I don't know the recent book. I'll have to look out for it.
This is an interesting piece on the subject of the science behind crime and criminals. Its something that not many of us think of at that level, we stop at criminals, bad, lock them up, and throw away the key while we're at it.
Great post! I'm simultaneously thrilled to see someone write about this and bummed that it wasn't me!
Thank you for the very kind words. Of course, this is introductory level material. You could definitely expand on it in your own post. I’d be interested to read it!
Per usual, really exciting stuff that is well explained! This is a wonderful overview of some approaches to criminology. With respect to the current incantation of positivist criminology it is worth keeping in mind that claims of a more scientific criminology have been made before. Phrenology is an instance of this -- there is an interesting book about this that came out recently I think it's called An Organ of Murder.
Thank you for your kind comments! I'm glad you enjoyed the post. I have a bit of an interest in phrenology, in fact, although I don't know the recent book. I'll have to look out for it.