Western Punishment Functional Theory

Author: Zhong Anhui
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Publish Date: 2001-06-01
Features: "On the Concept of Crime" is the doctoral dissertation of Comrade Li Hanjun, in which he provides a relatively comprehensive and in-depth discussion on the issue of the concept of crime. The book offers a unique perspective, novel arguments, and clear viewpoints, demonstrating innovation, rich in data, well-argued, logical rigor, and fluent writing, making it a valuable reference for legal professionals. The function of punishment is a significant theoretical topic in criminal law, serving as the foundation and core of punishment theory. It directly relates to the design of the punishment structure and the determination of the severity of punishment in the legislative process. This book introduces and evaluates various theories of the function of punishment in the West, revealing the intrinsic value of the theory of the function of punishment and its societal impact, thereby holding important theoretical significance for the scientific definition of the scope of crime and the establishment of the punishment structure.