Criminal Law: General Principles - (Library of Contemporary Chinese Legal Scholars) (Volume 1 and 2) (Second Edition)

Author: Chen Xingliang
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: General Principles of Criminal Law adopts a thematic research approach, systematically organizing fundamental theoretical issues in criminal law. For each topic, the book strikes a balance—it is neither as profound as a monograph nor as superficial as a textbook. Instead, it combines the strengths of both genres, offering appropriate depth and thorough discussion. This book represents a comprehensive review of the author's previous research on criminal theory following the 1997 criminal law revision, as well as a significant work in the field of criminal law. The first volume of the book corresponds to the theory of crime in the criminal law system. The theory of crime is a vital component of criminal law theory, with the theory of crime composition particularly highlighting the professionalism of the discipline. The first volume consists of ten themes, reflecting the author's research achievements in the field of crime theory. These ten themes broadly cover major issues in crime theory, especially with in-depth discussions on acts vs. omissions, intentional vs. negligent crimes, and special forms of criminal conduct. The second volume of the book corresponds to the theory of punishment in the criminal law system, which is a relatively weak area in criminal law theory research in China. The second volume systematically organizes the fundamental theoretical issues of the theory of punishment through ten themes, with particular emphasis on the penal system, reflecting the author's meticulous efforts. Although General Principles of Criminal Law is not a systematic work on criminal law, its twenty themes cover a broad scope, reflecting the author's fundamental views and stance on major issues in criminal law. Therefore, the book holds significant academic value.