Decadence, Literature, and Society

This cluster of papers explores the intersection of criminology, cultural representations of crime, and the history of museums, with a focus on topics such as decadence, criminal anthropology, visual representation, biological determinism, ethical dimensions of quantification, and the role of department stores and colonial expositions in shaping perceptions of crime. The papers delve into the historical context and evolution of criminological thought, examining how it has been influenced by cultural, social, and scientific factors.