The Born Criminal

Genre: Television

Year Published: 1958

Creator: KQED San Francisco Douglas M. Kelley M.D. Gordon Waldear Gerald Marans Tom Borden Robert Nissen

Format: 16mm

Description: Discusses the relationship of heredity to criminality. Points out common misconceptions concerning physical characteristics as a cause or recognizable symbol of crime. Explains the fallacies in Lombroso's theories of criminality. Stresses the need for education in the area of genetic inheritance as related to criminal tendencies. Features Dr. Douglas M. Kelly.


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