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9781412911245

Law and Crime

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  • ISBN13:

    9781412911245

  • ISBN10:

    1412911249

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2009-12-22
  • Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

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Summary

What is the definition of 'crime'? Law & Crime helps the criminologist to understand how the law constructs crime and how one might engage in critical analysis of these legal constructions. It uses a thematic approach to comprehensively explore the relationship between criminal conduct, criminal justice and the law.The book introduces key topics in criminal law scholarship for criminologists, including:" Criminalization" Fault and criminal responsibility" Corporate liability" The production of criminal guilt" The nature of judicial punishmentAimed at students with no prior knowledge of law, the book includes many useful features to enhance understanding, from chapter overviews and key terms to study questions and suggestions for further reading. It is essential reading for students and academics in criminology, criminal justice and law

Author Biography

Gerry Johnstone is Professor of Law at the University of Hull. Dr Tony Ward is Reader in Law at the University of Hull.

Table of Contents

Crime and the Criminal Law
Criminal Law and its Critics
The Formation of Criminal Justice
The Modernization of Criminal Justice
Law, Criminology and Responsibility
Responsibility and Homicide
White-collar and Corporate Crime and the Law
Proving Criminal Guilt
Punishment
State Crime and Criminal Law
Conclusion
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