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The Anthropomorphic Criminal (1958)

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About this film

Dr. Kelley looks at body types in relation to criminality. He examines the characteristics of the ectomorph, and endomorph and compares historical analyses with current theories. While there is some minor relativity, the median type produces more criminals because there are more of them. There are also more policemen, doctors, and schoolteachers in this category for exactly the same reason. (Description adapted from documents in the NET Microfiche)

Directors & creators

KQED-TV (Television station : San Francisco, Calif.)

Subjects

public broadcasting, AAPB, Criminology, Criminal Anthropology, Somatotypes, Physique, William Sheldon, Douglas M. Kelly, Ectomorphs, Mesomorphs, Endomorphs, Ernst Kretschmer, Cesare Lombroso, Anthropometry, Criminal Psychology, Physiognomy, Heredity, Juvenile Delinquency, Body Composition, Behavioral Science, History of Science, Sociology, Personality Development, Stereotypes

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