The Born Criminal

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Date
1958
Summary
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.
Contributors
KQED, San Francisco; Douglas M. Kelley, M.D.; Gordon Waldear; Gerald Marans; Tom Borden; Robert Nissen
Publishers
National Educational Television; Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
Genre
Educational
Subjects
Crime; Criminals; Heredity
Collection
National Educational Television
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Rights Statement
No Copyright - United States
Physical Description
1 film reel (30 min.) sound,black and white/monochrome; 16 mm
Other Identifiers
Catalog Key: 7835116; Other: GR00466388; MDPI Barcode: 40000003194505

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