Year: 1962 Source: American Anthropology, v.64, (October 1962), p.1093-1094 SIEC No: 19850073

This review critiques ‘Crime & Aggression in Changing Ceylon’. It is a favorable assessment of Professor Wood’s text, stating that it is a stimulating attempt to understand criminal behavior, especially homicide & suicide, in an Asian nation. The reviewer describes the organization, methodology & content of the book, concluding with his opinion of its’ shortcomings. (SC)