Calabria Described By Cesare Lombroso

Abstract

This article delves into the criminal anthropology of Calabria, employing a comprehensive methodological approach rooted in Cesare Lombroso's pioneering work "In Calabria" (Lombroso, 1898). The study meticulously examines various aspects, including lifestyle, cultural norms, traditions, and criminality. Methodologically, archival and historical analyses, socio-anthropological approaches, and statistical assessments are utilized to create a multifaceted perspective on Calabria's criminal anthropology. Lombroso's observations provide a detailed portrayal of Calabria's rugged landscape, dominant fishing activities, and unique geographical features, enriching our understanding of the region's socio-economic and cultural dynamics. The results offer valuable insights into the historical, cultural, and social factors influencing crime formation in this distinctive Italian region. The purpose of this article is to outline the main characteristics and features of Calabrian life and its criminal phenomenon, which underpinned the Calabrian criminal tradition. As a result, this tradition gave rise to one of the most powerful organizations in the world, characterized by parameters such as effective philosophy, management, and the establishment of business relationships.