Criminal Psychology

by Hans Gross

Criminal psychology is the study of the wills, thoughts, intentions and reactions of criminals, all that partakes in the criminal behavior. Presented here is an authoritative reference work in the field written by the father of criminal investigation, Hans Gross.

Hans Gustav Gross was an Austrian criminal jurist and an examining magistrate. He taught as a professor at the Chernivtsi University, Prague University and the University of Graz. He was also the father of the Austrian psychoanalyst Otto Gross.

The release of his book Handbuch für Untersuchungsrichter, Polizeibeamte, Gendarmen (Handbook for Coroners, police officials, military policemen) is marked as the birth of the field of criminalistics. The work combined in one system fields of knowledge that had not been previously integrated, such as psychology and science, and which could be successfully used against crime.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Law, Crime, Reference

602 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 1998

About the author

Hans Gustav Adolf Gross was an Austrian criminal jurist and an examining magistrate. He is believed to be the creator of the field of criminalistics; he taught as a professor at the Chernivtsi University, Prague University and the University of Graz, and established the Institute of Criminology in Graz. He was also the father of the Austrian psychoanalyst Otto Gross.

The release of his book "Handbuch fur Untersuchungsrichter, Polizeibeamte, Gendarmen, u.s.w." (A handbook for examining magistrates, police officials, military policemen, etc.) in 1893, is marked as the birth of the field of criminalistics, applying science to the practices of crime investigation and law. The work combined in one system fields of knowledge that had not been previously integrated, and which could be successfully used against crime. Gross adapted some fields to the needs of criminal investigation, such as crime scene photography.
(Wikipedia)

Reviews

[Venci · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s not bad it’s just with very outdated ideas

[S. L. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating as a historical document. It should be read with caution because much material is biased.