Veli Verkko as an Early Criminologist: A case study in scientific conflict and paradigm shift

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Abstract

This article describes the contributions of Veli Verkko (1893-1955), the founder of Finnish criminology, to homicide research. Particular attention is paid to his relation to the paradigmatic shifts of international criminology during the early part of the 20th century. The article describes his correspondence with Thorsten Sellin, who kept Verkko updated on paradigmatic changes.
Original languageEnglish
JournalScandinavian Journal of History
Volume42
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)144-165
Number of pages22
ISSN0346-8755
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
MoE publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

Fields of Science

  • Veli Verkko (1893-1955)
  • history of ideas
  • criminology
  • environmental causation
  • biological causation
  • paradigm change
  • social science
  • AMERICAN CRIMINOLOGY
  • KNOWLEDGE
  • LAWS
  • 5141 Sociology

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