Lombroso + Critic Flashcards
1
Q
Basic understanding of Lombroso
A
Introduced the idea of The Criminal Man (1876)
2
Q
Defining The Criminal Man
A
There was distinct biological class of people that were prone to criminality
3
Q
Define : Atavistic
A
A genetic trait reappears after being lost many generations ago
4
Q
Who discredited Lombroso?
A
Goring
5
Q
What work did he criticise?
A
The English Convict, 1913
6
Q
How did he criticise Lombroso’s work?
A
After comparing the physiological traits of thousands of prisoners with those of non-criminals, he found no substantial differences between the two groups
