Rakuten Kobo

Shopping Cart

Item(s) unavailable for purchase

Please review your cart. You can remove the unavailable item(s) now or we'll automatically remove it at Checkout.

itemsitem

- Unlimited access to eBooks
  
  Unlimited access to audiobooks
  
  No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions
  
  Get 1 credit every month for the audiobook of your choice
  
  No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions
  
  Unlimited access to eBooks
  
  Unlimited access to audiobooks
  
  No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions
  Audiobook
  by ,
  
  Available:
  
  . No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions.
  
  Pre-order
  1 audiobook monthly
  
  + FREE 30-day trial
  
  Special Offer
  
  Get 1 credit every month to exchange for an audiobook of your choice
  
  *No commitment, cancel anytime
  
  FREE

itemsitem

Unlimited access to eBooks

Unlimited access to audiobooks

No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions

Get 1 credit every month for the audiobook of your choice

No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions

Unlimited access to eBooks

Unlimited access to audiobooks

No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions
Audiobook
by ,

Available:
. No commitment, cancel anytime at kobo.com/account/subscriptions.

Pre-order
1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Special Offer

Get 1 credit every month to exchange for an audiobook of your choice

*No commitment, cancel anytime

FREE

Recommended For You

Skip side bar filters

A Study of Suicide

Causes and Influencing Factors

by Charles W. Pilgrim, Edwin Grant Dexter, Robert N. Reeves, Allan Mclane Hamilton ...

As the love of life is generally acknowledged to be the strongest instinct of the human mind, how could we explain the voluntary death or suicide? This book presents works about the problem of suicide and factors influencing it.Contents :- A Study of Suicide- Suicide and the Environment- Suicide in Large Cities- Suicide and the Weather- Genius and Suicide... ... Read more

$2.99 USD

As the love of life is generally acknowledged to be the strongest instinct of the human mind, how could we explain the voluntary death or suicide? This book presents works about the problem of suicide and factors influencing it.Contents :- A Study of Suicide- Suicide and the Environment- Suicide in Large Cities- Suicide and the Weather- Genius and Suicide...
... Read more
Audiobook

Weather Influences (Unabridged)

optional

by Edwin Grant Dexter ...

Narrated by Harley Brannon, James Purkey, Robert Rudolph, Emory Kim ...

Unabridged

7 hours 38 min

An empirical study of the mental and physiological effects of definite meteorological conditions. The seasonal and daily climatic changes that occur in the atmosphere are demonstrably linked to the human behaviour. In this book, meteorological records of conditions such as heat, wind, humidity, and barometric measurements are compared to records of behaviour extracted from schools, courts, police, ... Read more

$4.99 USD

An empirical study of the mental and physiological effects of definite meteorological conditions. The seasonal and daily climatic changes that occur in the atmosphere are demonstrably linked to the human behaviour. In this book, meteorological records of conditions such as heat, wind, humidity, and barometric measurements are compared to records of behaviour extracted from schools, courts, police,
... Read more

Premature Burial

How It May Be Prevented

by Walter R. Hadwen, Walter Hadwen ...

Long out of print, this book was written by a prominent physician to reassure the many 19th century people who were worried about being buried alive One of the authors himself had a narrow escape with live burial, as his collaborator writes: "Dr. Vollum first became interested in the important question of Premature Burial in consequence of his own very narrow escape from live sepulture, having ... Read more

$0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Long out of print, this book was written by a prominent physician to reassure the many 19th century people who were worried about being buried alive One of the authors himself had a narrow escape with live burial, as his collaborator writes: "Dr. Vollum first became interested in the important question of Premature Burial in consequence of his own very narrow escape from live sepulture, having
... Read more
Criminal Anthropology

by Havelock Ellis ...

Of criminals, actual or nominal, there are many kinds. It is necessary, first of all, to enumerate the chief varieties.There is the political criminal. By this term is meant the victim of an attempt by a more or less despotic Government to preserve its own stability. The word “criminal” in this expression is usually a euphemism to express the suppression of a small minority by the majority. The ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Of criminals, actual or nominal, there are many kinds. It is necessary, first of all, to enumerate the chief varieties.There is the political criminal. By this term is meant the victim of an attempt by a more or less despotic Government to preserve its own stability. The word “criminal” in this expression is usually a euphemism to express the suppression of a small minority by the majority. The
... Read more
History of Dundee Royal Lunatic Asylum

by James Rorie ...

Dundee Asylum has been in place for nearly 200 years and this fascinating account of its history and patients is a well researched description of asylum life over they years. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dundee Asylum has been in place for nearly 200 years and this fascinating account of its history and patients is a well researched description of asylum life over they years. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions,
... Read more
The Care of the Brain of Child - When and How Shall I Begin to Train the Mind of My Child?

by Ambrose L. Pr Ranney, William A. Hammond ...

The human brain is more wonderful and delicate in its construction than any invention of man. No question is more difficult for a parent to decide than this: "When and how shall I begin to train the mind of my child?" This essay helps parents to appreciate the care that should properly be exercised in promoting its natural growth and the best development of that organ - especially during the early ... Read more

$1.49 USD

The human brain is more wonderful and delicate in its construction than any invention of man. No question is more difficult for a parent to decide than this: "When and how shall I begin to train the mind of my child?" This essay helps parents to appreciate the care that should properly be exercised in promoting its natural growth and the best development of that organ - especially during the early
... Read more
The Crime of Imprisonment

by George Bernard Shaw ...

The Nobel Prize–winning social critic examines the absurdities and moral indignities of modern incarceration in this classic work.Best known for his theatrical works of biting social satire, George Bernard Shaw was also a committed political activist who, at various times, found himself in conflict with the law. Though he was never arrested, Shaw was deeply concerned with the experience of ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Nobel Prize–winning social critic examines the absurdities and moral indignities of modern incarceration in this classic work.Best known for his theatrical works of biting social satire, George Bernard Shaw was also a committed political activist who, at various times, found himself in conflict with the law. Though he was never arrested, Shaw was deeply concerned with the experience of
... Read more
An Ethical Problem

Or, Sidelights upon Scientific Experimentation on Man and Animals

by Albert Leffingwell ...

In "An Ethical Problem," Albert Leffingwell presents a thought-provoking exploration of moral dilemmas and the intricate web of ethical decision-making. The narrative weaves a rich tapestry of psychological depth and social commentary, drawing on the burgeoning discussions of ethics prevalent in the late 19th century. Through finely crafted prose, Leffingwell intricately examines the conflicts ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In "An Ethical Problem," Albert Leffingwell presents a thought-provoking exploration of moral dilemmas and the intricate web of ethical decision-making. The narrative weaves a rich tapestry of psychological depth and social commentary, drawing on the burgeoning discussions of ethics prevalent in the late 19th century. Through finely crafted prose, Leffingwell intricately examines the conflicts
... Read more
Psychology and Crime

by Thomas Holmes ...

I hope that no one will be prevented from reading this chapter by its title, for let me say at once that I am not the least bit scientific. Whatever I have to say will be expressed in very simple language, and further, that in the writing of it I am animated with the desire of conveying to thoughtful and non-scientific readers some of the personal causes that lead individuals to commit actions ... Read more

$6.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

I hope that no one will be prevented from reading this chapter by its title, for let me say at once that I am not the least bit scientific. Whatever I have to say will be expressed in very simple language, and further, that in the writing of it I am animated with the desire of conveying to thoughtful and non-scientific readers some of the personal causes that lead individuals to commit actions
... Read more
Psychology and Crime

by Thomas Holmes ...

"Psychology and Crime" by Thomas Holmes delves into the intricate relationship between psychological principles and criminal behavior. Holmes explores how various psychological theories can explain the motivations behind criminal acts, examining factors such as personality disorders, environmental influences, and cognitive processes. The book provides a comprehensive overview of how psychological ... Read more

$0.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Psychology and Crime" by Thomas Holmes delves into the intricate relationship between psychological principles and criminal behavior. Holmes explores how various psychological theories can explain the motivations behind criminal acts, examining factors such as personality disorders, environmental influences, and cognitive processes. The book provides a comprehensive overview of how psychological
... Read more
Criminal Man, According to the Classification of Cesare Lombroso

Enriched edition. Exploring the Genetics of Criminal Behavior in the 19th Century

by Gina Lombroso, Garrett Holland ...

In "Criminal Man, According to the Classification of Cesare Lombroso," Gina Lombroso intricately explores the controversial theories of her father, Cesare Lombroso, who is often hailed as the father of criminology. This groundbreaking work, framed within the context of late 19th-century scientific thought, examines the biological and psychological traits purportedly distinguishing criminals from ... Read more

Was $1.99 USD Now $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In "Criminal Man, According to the Classification of Cesare Lombroso," Gina Lombroso intricately explores the controversial theories of her father, Cesare Lombroso, who is often hailed as the father of criminology. This groundbreaking work, framed within the context of late 19th-century scientific thought, examines the biological and psychological traits purportedly distinguishing criminals from
... Read more
The Felon - Essays on Crime and the Criminal

by Various ...

“The Felon” is a fantastic collection of classic essays on the subject of crime by a variety of authors including criminologists, doctors, criminal psychologists, social workers, and more. They cover a broad range of topics related to crime from the history of criminal law and dealing with crime, to understanding the criminal mind and beyond. Highly recommended for those with an interest in ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

“The Felon” is a fantastic collection of classic essays on the subject of crime by a variety of authors including criminologists, doctors, criminal psychologists, social workers, and more. They cover a broad range of topics related to crime from the history of criminal law and dealing with crime, to understanding the criminal mind and beyond. Highly recommended for those with an interest in
... Read more

Rakuten Kobo

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

What is Kobo Super Points?

Reward Yourself

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

“edwin grant dexter”

A Study of Suicide

Weather Influences (Unabridged)

People who read these also enjoyed

Premature Burial

Criminal Anthropology

History of Dundee Royal Lunatic Asylum

The Care of the Brain of Child - When and How Shall I Begin to Train the Mind of My Child?

The Crime of Imprisonment

An Ethical Problem

Psychology and Crime

Psychology and Crime

Criminal Man, According to the Classification of Cesare Lombroso

The Felon - Essays on Crime and the Criminal

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

“edwin grant dexter”

Show:

People who read these also enjoyed