Studies in Forensic Psychiatry by Bernard Glueck
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| Author | Glueck, Bernard, 1883- |
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| Title | Studies in Forensic Psychiatry |
| Note | Reading ease score: 48.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Studies in Forensic Psychiatry" by Bernard Glueck is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the interplay between mental disorders and criminal behavior, particularly examining the psychological factors influencing criminality and how these can provide insights for legal and correctional practices. It aims to present a thorough analysis of individual cases as they relate to forensic psychiatry, challenging traditional punitive approaches to crime. The opening of the book sets the stage by addressing the evolution of thought regarding crime and punishment, suggesting that a more profound understanding of the criminal’s psyche is essential. Glueck presents the history of paternalistic attitudes in criminology and incorporates case studies that illustrate how mental health disorders and emotional distress play larger roles in criminal behavior than previously acknowledged. The discussion is centered around the notion that mental disorders can develop or be exacerbated by imprisonment, with various examples and analyses highlighting the need for an understanding of psychopathology in addressing crime effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine |
| Subject | Psychology, Pathological |
| Subject | Mentally ill offenders |
| Subject | Insanity (Law) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19168 |
| Release Date | Sep 3, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 140 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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