Foundations of Criminal Law

by Leo Katz, Michael S.; EDITORS Morse, Stephen J.;Katz, Leo;Moore, Michael S. (Ed.) Moore, et al.

Book Overview

Foundations of Criminal Law presents a comprehensive examination of the general part of criminal law--that is, the foundational elements of liability--through interdisciplinary readings drawn primarily from law, philosophy, and the behavioral sciences. The selections range from classical treatments to contemporary approaches, and the topics include--among others--theories of punishment, mental states, causation, justification and excuse, and sentencing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195094964
• ISBN13: 9780195094961
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.1"