Signaletic Instructions: Including The Theory And Practice Of Anthropometrical Identification (1896) - Couverture souple

Bertillon, Alphonse

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ISBN 10 : 1164943774 ISBN 13 : 9781164943778

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Signaletic Instructions: Including The Theory And Practice Of Anthropometrical Identification (1896) is a book written by Alphonse Bertillon, a French criminologist and pioneer in the field of forensic science. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of anthropometrical identification, which involves the measurement and analysis of physical characteristics such as height, weight, and facial features to identify individuals. Bertillon's system of anthropometry, also known as the Bertillon system, was widely used by law enforcement agencies around the world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a means of identifying criminals. The book includes detailed instructions on how to take accurate measurements and record them in a standardized way, as well as information on the statistical analysis of data and the interpretation of results. In addition to the practical aspects of anthropometry, the book also delves into the history and philosophy of identification, exploring the various methods that have been used throughout history to identify individuals, from branding and tattoos to fingerprinting and photography. Bertillon also discusses the limitations and potential pitfalls of anthropometry, including the possibility of errors and the need for ongoing training and standardization. Overall, Signaletic Instructions is an important historical document that provides insight into the development of forensic science and the evolution of methods for identifying individuals. It remains a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the history of criminology and forensic science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Excerpt from Signaletic Instructions: Including the Theory and Practice of Anthropometrical Identification

A very considerable portion of the crimes and wrongs which disturb the order of human society result either directly or indirectly from the apparent impossibility of distinguishing in every case and with unerring certainty one individual from another. It is for this reason, especially, that so many of the professional and habitual criminals who abound in every land have hitherto gone "unwhipt of justice."

Men would be unlikely to render themselves liable to the penalties of the law if they knew that, wherever they might flee, their identity could not fail to be discovered. A sure means of identification would not only have the effect of deterring from crime in general, but would evidently nullify all attempts of whatever kind at u substitution of persons. No impersonations of a pensioner, or a missing heir, or a business man could ever hope to be successful.

How much more precious still would such a means of identification be if it could be applied, not only to the living man, but to his dead body, even when crushed, mangled or dismembered beyond the recognition of his nearest friends and relatives! The life insurance companies and associations of mutual benevolence, for example, could not be robbed under cover of the pretended death of the holder of a policy, indicated by the finding of a body resembling his, or unrecognizable by ordinary means on account of mutilation, fire or decay, but dressed in his clothes and furnished with his papers. Then, too, those who fell in battle, no matter how mutilated they might be, would not need to be buried in nameless graves, but could be recognized and taken, when peace returned, to lie among their own kin.

This powerful instrument of social order is already in existence. One of the most remarkable steps in modern progress is the development of a new form of applied science which has for its...

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1164943774
• ISBN 13: 9781164943778
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 450
• Éditeur: McClaughry R W
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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