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Criminal Sociology

Criminal Sociology

Ferri, Enrico

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral LawGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 1162658835
ISBN13: 9781162658834
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 194
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.41 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Criminal Sociology by Enrico Ferri is a comprehensive study of the relationship between society and crime. The book explores the various social, economic, and psychological factors that contribute to criminal behavior and the ways in which society responds to it. Ferri argues that crime is not simply the result of individual deviance, but is rather a product of broader social and economic conditions.The book begins by examining the history of criminal sociology and its various theoretical perspectives, including the positivist school of thought which emphasizes the role of science in understanding crime. Ferri then delves into the various social and economic factors that contribute to criminal behavior, including poverty, inequality, and social disorganization.The book also explores the psychology of criminal behavior, examining the various personality traits and psychological disorders that may lead to criminality. Ferri argues that while individual factors may play a role in criminal behavior, it is ultimately the broader social and economic conditions that create the conditions for crime to occur.Finally, the book examines the various ways in which society responds to crime, including the criminal justice system, social welfare programs, and community-based interventions. Ferri argues that while these responses may be effective in addressing individual cases of crime, they are ultimately inadequate in addressing the underlying social and economic conditions that create the conditions for crime to occur.Overall, Criminal Sociology is a comprehensive and thought-provoking study of the relationship between society and crime, offering insights into the complex factors that contribute to criminal behavior and the ways in which society can work to address these issues.From the consideration that human actions, whether honest or dishonest, social or anti-social, are always the outcome of a man's physio-psychical organism, and of the physical and social atmosphere which surrounds him, I have drawn attention to the anthropological or individual factors of crime, the physical factors, and the social factors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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