Criminal Law (Second Edition)

Author: Zhang Mingkai
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This book is a high-quality teaching material in China, known for its large scale, comprehensive system, and a focus on the fundamental principles of criminal law while also addressing criminal judicial practice. The book centers on the purpose of legal interest protection in criminal law and adheres to the interpretive structure of criminal law theory - crime theory, criminal responsibility theory - crime and punishment theory. In terms of crime theory, it adopts an objective stance and takes the theory of resultivism, providing substantial interpretations of the constitutive elements of crime. In the theory of punishment, it maintains a combined stance and clearly advocates for the theory of relative retributive punishment. The author, in this book, not only grounds the discussion in the realities of contemporary Chinese society but also examines the topic within the broader context of world criminal law. He evaluates Chinese theoretical doctrines, analyzes them from the perspective of scholarly debates, explains current legal provisions, and elucidates the underlying principles behind the norms. He elaborates on the key points and focal areas in criminal law theory while also predicting and resolving various challenges that may arise or have already emerged in judicial practice. All of these aspects reflect the author's immense effort and dedication to this work.