Advanced Introduction to Substantive Criminal Law - Couverture rigide

Morse, Stephen J.

 
9781789906813: Advanced Introduction to Substantive Criminal Law
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ISBN 10 : 1789906814 ISBN 13 : 9781789906813
Editeur : Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2023

Synopsis

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.



This Advanced Introduction to Substantive Criminal Law explores the doctrines, issues and controversies in the substantive field of criminal law. Chapters cover important theoretical and doctrinal topics, including the justifications for state blame and punishment, the foundations for criminalization, the prima facie case, affirmative defences of justification and excuse, and sentencing. Stephen J. Morse uses copious concrete examples drawn from cases, statutes and extended case studies, including the intricate grading of homicide, to enliven the discussion.



Key Features:

  • Concise and accessible format
  • Theoretical explication of doctrinal intricacies
  • Informative coverage and real world examples of criminal law
  • Discussion of the challenges and responsibilities surrounding legal concepts of the person



Providing a compact and succinct introduction to the rich scholarship of the field, this Advanced Introduction will be an ideal read for lawyers and law students interested in criminal law and justice. It will also be a valuable resource for law enforcement personnel and anyone looking to understand the role of criminal law as a means to achieve justice and social safety.

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À propos de l'auteur

Stephen J. Morse, Ferdinand Wakeman Hubbell Professor of Law and Professor of Psychology and Law in Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania, US

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Éditeur
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Date d'édition
2023
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1789906814
ISBN 13 
9781789906813
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
182
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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