Criminal Law - Hardcover

Brody, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0763759139 ISBN 13: 9780763759131

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2009

Synopsis

The highly anticipated Second Edition of Criminal Law introduces readers to the underlying principles, legal doctrine, and rules of criminal law. Innovative in its case study approach, this thoroughly updated revision will help readers develop analytical skills, while learning the content and context of substantive criminal law. Now with a more student-friendly format, this text guides learners through theory and practice, using a blend of old and new materials to foster an understanding of what the law is, how it evolved, the principles on which it is based, and how it applies to various circumstances. New to this Edition: Important developments and new materials on the war on terrorism, anti-stalking legislation, the prosecution of cybercrimes, and more. Updated information on assisted suicide prohibitions, anti-sodomy laws, and the constitutionality of implementing the death penalty for crimes not involving homicide. Chapter objectives, review questions, and suggested readings in every chapter to assist readers in focusing on main themes and developing critical thinking skills and comprehension of material. Accompanied by downloadable instructor resources including: Instructor Manual, Test Bank, and Image Bank.

About this title

About the Author:

James R. Acker is a Professor at the School of Criminal Justice, University at Albany. He has published numerous scholarly articles on subjects including capital punishment, criminal procedure, criminal law, and juvenile justice. He is co-author or co-editor of four books, including James R. Acker and David C. Brody, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: A CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVE (Aspen Publishing Co. 1999), and James R. Acker, Robert M. Bohm, and Charles S. Lanier (eds.), AMERICA'S EXPERIMENT WITH CAPITAL PUNISHMENT: REFLECTIONS ON THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF THE ULTIMATE PENAL SANCTION (Carolina Academic Press 1998).

About this edition

• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0763759139
• ISBN 13: 9780763759131
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 412