Criminal Law for Criminologists

Criminal Law for Criminologists
Criminal law and criminal justice in historical perspective,
General principles of criminal law, including actus reus and mens rea,
Specific types of criminal offence, including property, homicide, sexual, public order and drug offences,
An overview of defences to crime,
An appendix outlining essential legal skills.
In examining the links between the worlds of criminal law and criminal justice, Criminal Law for Criminologists brings a fresh perspective to this field of research. Written in a clear and direct style, this book will be essential reading for students of criminology, criminal justice, law, cultural studies, social theory, and those interested in gaining a
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Criminal law and criminal justice in historical perspective,
General principles of criminal law, including actus reus and mens rea,
Specific types of criminal offence, including property, homicide, sexual, public order and drug offences,
An overview of defences to crime,
An appendix outlining essential legal skills.
In examining the links between the worlds of criminal law and criminal justice, Criminal Law for Criminologists brings a fresh perspective to this field of research. Written in a clear and direct style, this book will be essential reading for students of criminology, criminal justice, law, cultural studies, social theory, and those interested in gaining a