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Criminal Law: 

Theory and Doctrine

A. P. Simester, G. R. Sullivan

Hart, 2003 - 697 halaman

This is a revised and up to date new edition of Criminal Law: Theory and Doctrine, now established as the leading modern account of English criminal law, combining theoretical precision and depth with an authoritative exposition of the law. It has been widely acclaimed as ideal for both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, has rapidly become an indispensable resource for scholars and has been cited with approval in the courts. Following the pattern established by the first edition, the analysis is complemented by extensive citations of case law and articles. Scholars, in particular, will benefit from the extensive theoretical discussion, the relevance of which transcends national boundaries. Where necessary new sections have been added to take account of significant new developments. From the reviews of the first edition: 'This is probably the most significant book on criminal law to be published for many years, because it combines a high level of detail on the relevant cases and statutes with a searching examination of theoretical arguments that point directions for the development of law and legal doctrines...it takes seriously the various theoretical contributions of recent years, and assesses their merits in the context of the patchwork of details that make up English criminal law ... it is certainly sufficient for any undergraduate or postgraduate course.... This is a carefully researched, well-written and balanced book, and a fine example of many of the best features of legal scholarship.' Professor Andrew Ashworth, reviewing the first edition in the Law Quarterly Review 'In the Preface to this magisterial work on English Criminal law ... the authors have taken the art of textbook writing to a new level of sophistication.... Simester and Sullivan's new book can without question be regarded as taking its place alongside the work of Williams, and of Smith and Hogan.... The book is a magnificent start to the 'Juridical Studies' series, edited by Jack Beatson at Cambridge, and has been splendidly produced.' Jeremy Horder reviewing the first edition for The Criminal Law Review 'Its beauty lies in the breadth of its usefulness. It will provide food for thought to teachers and researchers, as well as undergraduates who are willing to be stimulated by the intellectual challenges it poses...Its breadth and depth of coverage, clarity of exposition and intellectual rigour, are all likely to make this book essential reading for many undergraduate and postgraduate criminal law students' David W. Selfe, writing in The Law Teacher