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How does the law define crime, and how does its viewpoint compare with that of the social sciences? Law and Crime guides readers through the complex legal, philosophical, and criminological debates around crime and criminal responsibility It uses a thematic approach tcomprehensively explore the relationship between criminal conduct, criminal justice, and the law The book introduces key topics in law for criminologists and other social scientists, including:Historical overview of the development of criminal law institutionsCriminalizationFault and criminal responsibilityCorporate crime and crimes of the powerfulThe production of criminal guiltThe nature of judicial punishmentHow criminal law is applied in cases of genocide, mass violence, torture and other violations of human rights Aimed at students with nprior knowledge of law, the book includes many useful features tenhance understanding, from chapter overviews and key terms tstudy questions and suggestions for further reading It is essential reading for students and academics in criminology, criminal justice, and law
