Abstract:Earnest A. Hooton (1887–1954) was a noted anthropologist, perhaps best known for his support of a eugenics‐based biological theory of criminals, holding that physical characteristics could be measured as predictors of criminal activity. His 1927 study comparing various physical characteristics of criminals was criticized for its methodology and racial overtones.
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