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  • A Study of Suicide

    Causes and Influencing Factors

    by Charles W. Pilgrim, Edwin Grant Dexter, Robert N. Reeves, Allan Mclane Hamilton ...
    As the love of life is generally acknowledged to be the strongest instinct of the human mind, how could we explain the voluntary death or suicide? This book presents works about the problem of suicide and factors influencing it.Contents :- A Study of Suicide- Suicide and the Environment- Suicide in Large Cities- Suicide and the Weather- Genius and Suicide... ... Read more

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  • Premature Burial

    How It May Be Prevented

    by Walter R. Hadwen, Walter Hadwen ...
    Long out of print, this book was written by a prominent physician to reassure the many 19th century people who were worried about being buried alive One of the authors himself had a narrow escape with live burial, as his collaborator writes: "Dr. Vollum first became interested in the important question of Premature Burial in consequence of his own very narrow escape from live sepulture, having ... Read more

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  • Criminal Anthropology

    by Havelock Ellis ...
    Of criminals, actual or nominal, there are many kinds. It is necessary, first of all, to enumerate the chief varieties.There is the political criminal. By this term is meant the victim of an attempt by a more or less despotic Government to preserve its own stability. The word “criminal” in this expression is usually a euphemism to express the suppression of a small minority by the majority. The ... Read more

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  • History of Dundee Royal Lunatic Asylum

    by James Rorie ...
    Dundee Asylum has been in place for nearly 200 years and this fascinating account of its history and patients is a well researched description of asylum life over they years. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, ... Read more

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  • The Care of the Brain of Child - When and How Shall I Begin to Train the Mind of My Child?

    by Ambrose L. Pr Ranney, William A. Hammond ...
    The human brain is more wonderful and delicate in its construction than any invention of man. No question is more difficult for a parent to decide than this: "When and how shall I begin to train the mind of my child?" This essay helps parents to appreciate the care that should properly be exercised in promoting its natural growth and the best development of that organ - especially during the early ... Read more

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  • The Crime of Imprisonment

    by George Bernard Shaw ...
    The Nobel Prize–winning social critic examines the absurdities and moral indignities of modern incarceration in this classic work.Best known for his theatrical works of biting social satire, George Bernard Shaw was also a committed political activist who, at various times, found himself in conflict with the law. Though he was never arrested, Shaw was deeply concerned with the experience of ... Read more

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  • An Ethical Problem

    by Albert Leffingwell ...
    "Probably the best-considered treatise on the subject now in print. The author does not take the position that experimentation upon animals is always wrong. He maintains, however, in the most convincing way, that such experiments should be permitted only by genuine scientists.... Anyone interested in this vital question will find much that is stimulating, suggestive, and convincing in Dr. ... Read more

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  • Psychology and Crime

    by Thomas Holmes ...
    I hope that no one will be prevented from reading this chapter by its title, for let me say at once that I am not the least bit scientific. Whatever I have to say will be expressed in very simple language, and further, that in the writing of it I am animated with the desire of conveying to thoughtful and non-scientific readers some of the personal causes that lead individuals to commit actions ... Read more

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  • Psychology and Crime

    by Thomas Holmes ...
    "Psychology and Crime" by Thomas Holmes delves into the intricate relationship between psychological principles and criminal behavior. Holmes explores how various psychological theories can explain the motivations behind criminal acts, examining factors such as personality disorders, environmental influences, and cognitive processes. The book provides a comprehensive overview of how psychological ... Read more

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  • Criminal Man, According to the Classification of Cesare Lombroso

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Genetics of Criminal Behavior in the 19th Century

    by Gina Lombroso, Garrett Holland ...
    In "Criminal Man, According to the Classification of Cesare Lombroso," Gina Lombroso intricately explores the controversial theories of her father, Cesare Lombroso, who is often hailed as the father of criminology. This groundbreaking work, framed within the context of late 19th-century scientific thought, examines the biological and psychological traits purportedly distinguishing criminals from ... Read more

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  • The Felon - Essays on Crime and the Criminal

    by Various ...
    “The Felon” is a fantastic collection of classic essays on the subject of crime by a variety of authors including criminologists, doctors, criminal psychologists, social workers, and more. They cover a broad range of topics related to crime from the history of criminal law and dealing with crime, to understanding the criminal mind and beyond. Highly recommended for those with an interest in ... Read more

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  • A Plea for the Criminal

    by James Leslie Allan Kayll ...
    "A Plea for the Criminal" by James Leslie Allan Kayll is a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities surrounding criminal behavior and the justice system. The book delves into the psychological and social factors that contribute to crime, challenging readers to reconsider their perceptions of guilt and innocence. Kayll's narrative is both compelling and insightful, as he advocates for a ... Read more

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