Author Description
This Title Deals With Various Aspects Of Criminal Law, Including Its Relationship To A Wide Range Of Disciplines Such As Philosophy, Sociology, And Technology. It First Considers A Range Of Approaches And Methods Used In The Analysis Of Criminal Law, Including Economics, Feminist Studies, Critical Race Theory, Criminology, History, And Literature. It Then Traces The Origins Of Modern Criminal Law To Medieval Canon Law And Examines Indigenous Legal Traditions Before Discussing The Collapse Of Pre-modern Criminal Justice And The Transition To Modernity.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the multifaceted nature of criminal law by examining its theoretical foundations, historical evolution, and intersection with diverse academic disciplines. Edited by Tatjana Hörnle and Markus D. Dubber, the text compiles contributions from leading legal scholars to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding how criminal justice systems are constructed, justified, and applied across different cultural and historical contexts.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Interdisciplinary methodologies including economic analysis, feminist studies, and critical race theory.
- Historical analysis of legal systems ranging from medieval canon law to indigenous traditions.
- Detailed examinations of substantive criminal law, including actus reus, causation, and inchoate crimes.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on theoretical and comparative frameworks rather than providing a jurisdiction-specific manual for practicing attorneys.
- It does not offer a comprehensive survey of every national penal code currently in existence.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and legal scholars recognize this handbook as a foundational reference for understanding the intellectual underpinnings of criminal justice systems globally. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which makes it a primary resource for advanced students and researchers in the field of legal studies.
Page Count:
1100
Publication Date:
2014-01-01
ISBN-10:
0191654590
ISBN-13:
9780191654596
Reference
Law Philosophy
Legal Theory
Criminal Law
Criminology
Law
Sociology of Law