S02 E05 — Biological Foundations of Criminal Behavior (Roger Hopkins Burke)
CSS Breakdown: Book by Book14 Kesä 2025

S02 E05 — Biological Foundations of Criminal Behavior (Roger Hopkins Burke)

Welcome to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 2. We’re exploring ‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory’ by Roger Hopkins Burke. In today’s episode — Chapter 5 — we turn our attention to the biological roots of crime and examine how biology has shaped, and sometimes distorted, our understanding of criminal behavior."

In Episode 5, we explore the Biological Foundations of Criminal Behavior, as outlined in Chapter 5 of An Introduction to Criminological Theory by Roger Hopkins Burke.

We begin with the origins of biological positivism in the Italian School, led by figures like Lombroso, Ferri, and Garofalo, who sought to identify criminal types through physical and biological traits. While controversial today, these ideas laid the groundwork for scientific inquiry into the nature of crime.

This episode covers:

  • Criminal family and twin studies
  • Intelligence, body type, and genetic theories
  • Brain dysfunction and disorders like autism and psychosis
  • Biochemical factors such as hormones, blood sugar, and substance use
  • Ethical and social concerns around biological determinism in justice

We critically evaluate how far biological theories can go in explaining crime—and where they fall short in accounting for broader social, psychological, and environmental influences.

This is a vital listen for anyone preparing for the CSS exam or seeking to understand how nature and nurture intersect in the study of crime.


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S02 E12 — Critical Criminology and Social Harm (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E12 — Critical Criminology and Social Harm (Roger Hopkins Burke)

Welcome back to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 2, where we continue our journey through ‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory’ by Roger Hopkins Burke. In this episode, we explore the critica...

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S02 E11 — Gender, Crime, and Justice: A Feminist Perspective (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E11 — Gender, Crime, and Justice: A Feminist Perspective (Roger Hopkins Burke)

You're listening to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 2. We’re exploring ‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory’ by Roger Hopkins Burke. In this episode, we dive into feminist critiques of crimi...

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S02 E10 — Conflict and Radical Criminological Theories (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E10 — Conflict and Radical Criminological Theories (Roger Hopkins Burke)

Welcome back to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 2. We’re exploring ‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory’ by Roger Hopkins Burke. In Episode 10, we delve deeper into the structural roots of c...

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S02 E09 — Labelling and Conflict Perspectives in Criminology (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E09 — Labelling and Conflict Perspectives in Criminology (Roger Hopkins Burke)

You’re listening to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 2. We’re exploring ‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory’ by Roger Hopkins Burke. In Episode 9, we dive into the victimised actor model of ...

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S02 E08 : Women and Positivist Criminological Theories (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E08 : Women and Positivist Criminological Theories (Roger Hopkins Burke)

Welcome to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 2. We’re covering ‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory’ by Roger Hopkins Burke. In Episode 8, we explore how female criminality has been understood...

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S02 E07 — Sociological Theories of Crime and Deviance (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E07 — Sociological Theories of Crime and Deviance (Roger Hopkins Burke)

Welcome back to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 2. In this season, we’re covering Roger Hopkins Burke’s ‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory.’ In Episode 7, we shift focus to the sociologica...

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S02 E06 — The Psychology of Criminal Behavior (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E06 — The Psychology of Criminal Behavior (Roger Hopkins Burke)

Welcome to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 2. In this season, we’re unpacking ‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory’ by Roger Hopkins Burke. In Episode 6, we explore the fascinating world of ...

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