CRIM 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Biological Anthropology, Social Forces, Xyy Syndrome
8 Jan 2018
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It sounds good in theory : theories seen as fanciful ideas, that have little to do with reality, armchair speculation, generated by people sitting in ivory towers. Criminological theory and public policy: criminological theories have had and continue to have a substantial impact on public policy, It was during this period that newton discovered the laws of gravity, voltaire argued against superstition (ie religion), rousseau wrote about the "the social contract"". Adam smith inquired into " the nature and causes of wealth in nations"". Cesare beccaria and jeremy bentham: two most well-known classical school theorists (of relevance to criminology) were cesare. Cesare beccaria: argued against secret accusations and use of torture, insisting accused individuals should have right to know their accusers and right to a fair trial. "was an opponent of the death penalty, arguing that punishment should be proportional to the crime"".
