The Victim in Criminal Law and Justice

By Tyrone Kirchengast

Book Overview

Utilizing Foucault's genealogical method, this book traces the development of the victim from feudal law, arguing that the historical power of the victim to police, prosecute and punish offenders informed the modern criminal law and justice system. This book advocates the victim as an agent of change, a new perspective for today's justice system.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349540552
• ISBN13: 9781349540556
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 261 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"