Characteristic Faces
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A01=Bert Sliggers
A01=Linda Roodenburg
A01=Piet de Rooij
A01=Silvano Montaldo
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Author_Bert Sliggers
Author_Linda Roodenburg
Author_Piet de Rooij
Author_Silvano Montaldo
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Charactereristics
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Product details
- ISBN 9789401421874
- Weight: 700g
- Dimensions: 210 x 260mm
- Publication Date: 18 May 2015
- Publisher: Lannoo Publishers
- Publication City/Country: BE
- Product Form: Hardback
- Language: English
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Prejudices and stereotypes are as ancient as mankind. Why do we think we can deduce someone's characteristics by their appearance? This book is based on the contested theory of Italian doctor Lombroso on the heredity of criminality. Lombroso stated that criminal behaviour is a part of human nature. He wanted to prove some forms of criminality are hereditary. Facial features, corporal constitution... as a basis to stigmatise people. But how do we deal with appearance these days, in a multicultural society? Do we still presume 'other' features are 'suspicious'? Is there such a thing as a 'born criminal'? This book also pays attention to phenomena such as physical anthropology, craniometry and phrenology.
Published to accompany an exhibition at Museum Dr Guislain, 15 March until 20 September 2015. Through exhibitions and books, The Museum Dr. Guislain aims to put the focus on important psychiatric problems and put them in a broader social and cultural context.
Text in Dutch with English summary.
