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Hardcover. Etat : Very Good+. Etat de la jaquette : Fair. First Edition First Printing. Written by the psychiatrist in charge of the Criminal Service at the Psychiatric Department at Bellevue Hospital in New York, this book explores th "motives & responsibilities in the plea of insanity as revealed in outstanding murder cases" of the 20th century. Offers insights into the status of forensic psychology in the 1950s & medical perspectives on the "nature-nurture" debate as related to criminality, particularly by juveniles. In 268 pages. A FIRST EDITION, first printing, from 1958, this 8vo (5.75" x 8.50") has blue-gray cloth-covered boards stamped with red/white/blue/silver lettering to front & spine. Condition is VG+: completely clean & unmarked, with mild sunning to top edges & small bleached area to lower spine. Pages modestly tanning. Half title page has 2 tears. The unclipped DJ is Fair, downgraded primarily due to its missing a large portion of the lower front cover; tanning & lesser chipping all around; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover Free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.…