Lombroso’s criminal anthropology
Cesare Lombroso’s anthropological theory of crime assumes that crime is biological in nature. Lombroso, in particular, posited the existence of an atavistic type of criminal—a biological throwback to an earlier stage of human evolution. Key Points Cesare Lombroso – Criminal Anthropology Main Proponent: Cesare Lombroso First Formulations: 1870s–early 20th century Country of Origin: Italy Core