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The book "Crime: Its Cause and Treatment" by American attorney and social critic Clarence Darrow was originally published in 1922. The book is a collection of Darrow's lectures and writings on many aspects of crime, including its origins and possible solutions. Darrow argues that rather than individual moral failure or inherent evil, crime is caused by society and economic problems including poverty, inequality, and a lack of education. He advocates for a more compassionate and understanding approach to dealing with criminals rather than the harsh punishments and retributive justice that were typical at the time. Darrow examines the flaws in the criminal justice system as well, including bias and corruption that may result in erroneous convictions and bad treatment of defendants. He is an advocate for reforms like the abolition of the death penalty and the implementation of kinder prison regulations. Darrow emphasizes the need of understanding and treating the roots of crime throughout the whole book, as opposed to just punishing criminals. He supports a more compassionate and forward-thinking understanding of justice that tries to solve the social and economic problems that contribute to crime. The essential book "Crime: Its Cause and Treatment" challenges traditional beliefs about crime and justice and advocates a more compassionate and progressive approach to dealing with criminals.