Is Criminality Genetic, 1957

"The Born Criminal"

Discusses the relationship between heredity and criminality. Points out common misconceptions concerning physical characteristics as acause of crime and explains the fallacies in Lombroso's theories of criminality. Stresses the need for education in the area of genetic inheritance as related to criminal tendencies.

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