A Plea for the Criminal by James Leslie Allan Kayll

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Author Kayll, James Leslie Allan, 1873-1944
LoC No. 08000475
Title A Plea for the Criminal
Being a reply to Dr. Chapple's work: 'The Fertility of the Unfit', and an Attempt to explain the leading principles of Criminological and Reformatory Science
Note Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "A Plea for the Criminal" by James Leslie Allan Kayll is a sociopolitical treatise written in the early 20th century. The book argues for a compassionate and understanding approach to criminals, urging society to reconsider its punitive mindset and the effectiveness of its justice systems. By addressing the complexities behind criminal behavior, Kayll aims to promote the reform of the individual rather than mere punishment. The opening of the work introduces Kayll's main premise: that society should adopt a more empathetic view towards criminals by attempting to understand their circumstances and motivations. He critiques the prevailing attitudes of revenge and prejudice that shape public perception of crime, suggesting that these attitudes fail to acknowledge the underlying causes of criminal behavior. This introductory chapter sets the stage for a thorough exploration of criminological principles, emphasizing that the reform of criminals should take precedence over punitive measures that merely perpetuate their anti-social tendencies. Kayll reflects on the nature of crime and argues for the importance of human connections and rehabilitative efforts in restoring individuals to society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Subject Criminals
Subject Crime
Subject Reformatories
Subject Chapple, William Allan, 1864-1936. The fertility of the unfit
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EBook-No. 28632
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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