The Female Offender (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Caesar Lombroso

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331794705 ISBN 13: 9780331794700

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Understanding female crime through biology, emotion, and society

This nonfiction work examines why some women become offenders and how their paths differ from those of men. It argues that crime often arises from unusual social and biological conditions, not just choice, and calls for a criminal system that fits the individual still as a social problem.

The book frames its analysis with historical and practical context, showing how laws, punishments, and reform efforts can miss the mark when they assume offenders share the same background as the general population. It uses case examples to illustrate patterns of hatred, love, impulsivity, and self‑preservation, while stressing that these feelings can fuel acts that society labels as criminal.

• Learn how environment and biology may shape behavior in ways that standard penalties don’t address
• See how emotions like jealousy, revenge, and passionate love influence decisions and risk
• Compare different patterns of female criminality with male behavior to understand unique risks
• Discover why tailored approaches to punishment and rehabilitation matter for justice

Ideal for readers of criminology, psychology, and social history who want a clear, case‑driven look at why some women commit crimes and how society can respond more effectively.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331794705
• ISBN 13: 9780331794700
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 395