After you have read Beccaria and Lombroso, please provide a brief summary on these two theories of crime. Are these classical theories still relevant today? What are some of the criticism around these theories? Would you rely on these theories to establish new crime control and prevention policies? Provide your own position and be critical.

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Summary Cesare Beccarias theory of crime presented in his work On Crimes and Punishments focused on the idea that punishment should be proportionate t... View the full answer