This site hosted by School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida State University features this document on the historical background of Cesare Beccaria who is well noted for his essay "On Crime and Punishment". Included in this essay is Beccaria's Theory.

Beccaria's two essay "On Crimes and Punishment" and "A Discourse on Public Economy and Commerce" are featured on this site. References on the Life of Cesare Beccaria are available. Site maintained by University of Idaho.

A brief biography of Cesare Beccaria is displayed on this sight including a list of his major works and other resources for further information. Site maintained by New School University.

The Constitution Society features the full essay of "On Crimes and Punishment" written by Cesare Beccaria and originally published in Italian in 1764.

Encyclopedia Britannica features this article on Cesare Beccaria which includes; early life, criminal law studies, work in economics, and additional readings.

This article discusses classical and positivist philosophers of the 19th century and their impact on the development of modern criminology. Site maintained by University of California, San Diego.

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