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 punishment. Aimed at students with no prior knowledge of law, the book includes many useful features to enhance understanding, from chapter overviews and key termsto study questions and suggestions for further reading. It is essential reading for students and academics in criminology, criminal justice and law
- ISBN: 978-1-4129-1124-5
- Editorial: Sage Publications Limited
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 224
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés