Enrico Ferri

The Positive School of Criminology (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring the Intersection of Biology, Psychology, and Society in Criminal Behavior

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Enrico Ferri's 'The Positive School of Criminology' is a groundbreaking work that explores the relationship between biological, psychological, and sociological factors in criminal behavior. Published in 1901, the book presents a new perspective on crime causation, emphasizing the importance of social conditions and individual traits in understanding criminal conduct. Ferri's writing style is scholarly and analytical, providing case studies and statistical data to support his theories. The book is considered a foundational text in the development of criminology as a science, influencing future researchers and policymakers in the field. Through extensive research and logical reasoning, Ferri challenges traditional theories of crime and punishment, paving the way for modern criminological studies. Enrico Ferri, a renowned Italian criminologist and socialist, drew on his background in law and sociology to write 'The Positive School of Criminology.' His experiences as a lawyer and politician shaped his perspectives on crime and justice, leading him to advocate for reformative approaches to criminal behavior. Ferri's commitment to social justice and scientific inquiry is evident throughout the book, making it a must-read for students and scholars interested in the complexities of criminology and criminal behavior.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 62
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. August 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547506140
• Artikelnr.: 68596965

Autorenporträt

Italian politician, sociologist, and criminologist Enrico Ferri was born in Lombardy on February 25, 1856. He is well-known for his contributions to the subject of criminology and is regarded as one of the pioneers of the Positive School of Criminology, which placed an emphasis on the value of scientific analysis in understanding criminal behavior and promoted the treatment of convicts with greater compassion. In his work, Ferri concentrated on the socioeconomic roots of crime and made the case that things like poverty and social inequality-aspects outside the individual's control-determine criminal conduct. He also supported the employment of non-penal methods, such as education and social welfare programs, to prevent crime and thought that punishment should be centered on rehabilitation rather than revenge. Ferri was a criminologist who was also involved in politics. From 1895 until 1921, he was a member of the Italian Parliament. He was a socialist who spent his whole career fighting for social justice and labor rights. Ferri passed away in 1929, but his concepts and contributions to the study of criminology still have an impact on academics and decision-makers today.