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A friendly though noncommittal foreword, written by Dr. Nolan D. C. Lewis, circumscribes the purpose of the book:
“This book introduces the reader to the present day psychologic viewpoint on criminology through the medium of a comprehensive historical view of the development of this subject as it has occurred in several countries and schools of thought … The subject of criminology is in an unsettled state, and there are many diverse opinions about some of the important aspects … As many things are not yet settled in this field, differences of opinion should serve as a stimulus to additional research … Many problems are discussed in these pages in a manner that should give those members of the medical profession who have not specialized