Written by a noted expert in criminal law, this book explores the philosophical underpinnings of the law's major doctrines concerning actus reus, mens rea, and

Aimed at undergraduate law students seeking a firm grasp of doctrine and principle, this text combines theoretical precision and depth with a detailed expositio

Concentrating upon those doctrines that make up the general part of the criminal law this collection of essays by leading American and British legal experts she

This volume draws together essays, from a number of leading authorities, which identify areas of the modern criminal law where there are significant conceptual

John Gardner's writings on the theory of criminal law have had a significant impact on the way that this subject is understood by legal scholars and philosopher