Criminal Man, According to the Classification of Cesare Lombroso

"Criminal Man, According to the Classification of Cesare Lombroso" by Gina Lombroso-Ferrero is an exploration into the controversial theories of Cesare Lombroso on the origins of crime. The book highlights Lombroso's perspective and beliefs, particularly that criminal behavior is influenced by physical and psychological characteristics and traits. Early in the work, the book summarizes the idea that there are "born criminals" formed by hereditary and environmental influences and factors. The book offers insights into Lombroso's efforts to bring a scientific lens to criminal behavior, challenging old ideas of criminal justice. It introduces Lombroso's conclusions from observations on criminals' identifying physical traits, proposing the concept of atavism, and highlighting the themes and inquiries into criminal study that the book will explore.