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Insanity and the Criminal

Insanity and the Criminal

Goodwin, John Cuthbert

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CriminologyGeneral LawGeneral Psychology

ISBN10: 1025737326
ISBN13: 9781025737324
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 314
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Insanity and the Criminal explores the complex relationship between mental instability and illegal conduct, offering a comprehensive look at the psychological underpinnings of criminal behavior. John Cuthbert Goodwin delves into various forms of mental disorders and their manifestations in criminal acts, bridging the gap between medical science and the legal system. The work examines early 20th-century theories on heredity, environment, and physical health, questioning how society defines responsibility and justice when faced with the mentally ill offender.

Through a series of detailed analyses, the book discusses the classification of criminals, the nature of hallucinations, and the psychological motivations behind specific crimes. It serves as a significant historical document in the development of forensic psychiatry and criminal sociology, reflecting the evolving understanding of the mind during a transformative period in social science. Insanity and the Criminal remains an insightful resource for researchers and readers interested in the history of law, psychology, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding criminal culpability.

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