Although the author seems to have some psychoanalytic leaning, his approach to a more dynamic conception of crime remains on relatively superficial levels. Brancale is aware of the inadequacy of our present day penal system and suggests further study and research. He makes an attempt to outline some of the most important problems and character types. However, there is no genuine insight into the dynamics of the problems and there is a total disregard for the significance of economic factors. The author does not refer to other writings on the subject and there is no bibliography.