This week we examine the early biological theories on crime. While the early theories are long abandoned in criminology, there is a surprising resurgence of these pseudo-scientific ideas. Read this article – The disturbing junk science of craniometry is enjoying …
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Welcome to Week 6!
Overview
This week we are looking into biological explanations for criminal behavior. We will look into the positivist theory. In essence, the positivist approach to understanding crime begins with the application of the scientific method, discovery …