A Digest Of The Criminal Law

Crimes And Punishments (1883)

von James Fitzjames Stephen

464 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

A Digest of the Criminal Law: Crimes and Punishments is a book written by James Fitzjames Stephen and published in 1883. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the criminal law in England during the Victorian era. It covers a wide range of topics related to criminal law, including the definition of crimes, the nature of criminal liability, and the various punishments that can be imposed on offenders. Stephen's book is organized in a systematic manner, with each chapter focusing on a specific area of criminal law. The book covers topics such as homicide, theft, forgery, and sexual offenses, among others. The author provides detailed explanations of each crime and its legal implications, as well as the various punishments that can be imposed on offenders. In addition to providing a detailed overview of the criminal law, Stephen also discusses the philosophical and ethical issues related to criminal justice. He explores the role of punishment in society, the concept of deterrence, and the idea of retribution. Overall, A Digest of the Criminal Law: Crimes and Punishments is an important historical document that provides insight into the criminal justice system in England during the Victorian era. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of criminal law or the philosophy of punishment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Recht Recht bestimmter Jurisdiktionen und bestimmter Rechtsgebiete Verfassungs- und Verwaltungsrecht Verwaltungsrecht und Verwaltungspraxis
• ISBN: 9781436725491
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC