Judging Evil: Rethinking the Law of Murder and Manslaughter by Samuel H. Pillsbu

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Judging Evil by Samuel H. Pillsbury Taking as its theme the theory and practice of criminal responsibility, this text asks why killers deserve punishment, and how the law should decide. The author argues that people deserve punishment according to the evil they choose to do, regardless of their psychological capacities. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Why do killers deserve punishment? How should the law decide?These are the questions Samuel H. Pillsbury seeks to answer in this important new book on the theory and practice of criminal responsibility. In an argument both traditional and fresh, Pillsbury holds that persons deserve punishment according to the evil they choose to do, regardless of their psychological capacities. Using real case examples, he offers concrete proposals for legal reform, urging that modern preoccupations with subjective aspects of wrongdoing be replaced with rules that focus more on the individuals motives. Author Biography A former journalist and federal prosecutor, Samuel H. Pillsbury is Professor of Law and Williams Rains Fellow at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California. Review "A passionately engaged book that puts individual moral responsibility at the center of criminal justice and challenges much of the traditional wisdom. Required reading for all those interested in criminal justice policy and criminal law." - Stephen J. Morse, Ferdinand Wakeman Hubbell Professor of Law Professor of Psychology and Law in Psychiatry University of Pennsylvania "From the opening paragraph, Pillsbury piques the readers curiosity about just punishments... What do people deserve for their wrongdoing, especially in those cases involving extreme cruelty? ... Pillsbury enables clear and careful thinking about ones own expectations of the legal system. Highly recommended." - Choice "A provocative, well-written volume that will keenly interest criminologists, lawyers, and philosophers alike." - Paul M. Kurtz, J. Alton Hosch Professor of Law, University of Georgia Long Description Why do killers deserve punishment? How should the law decide? These are the questions Samuel H. Pillsbury seeks to answer in this important new book on the theory and practice of criminal responsibility. In an argument both traditional and fresh, Pillsbury holds that persons deserve punishment according to the evil they choose to do, regardless of their psychological capacities. Using real case examples, he offers concrete proposals for legal reform, urging that modern preoccupations with subjective aspects of wrongdoing be replaced with rules that focus more on the individuals motives. Review Quote ( "One is transported from barricade to courtroom to communal cooking-pot to dance-floor. You get to see the struggle from the inside out ... All I know who have read it, feel in fighting form after putting it down." )-(Natal Mercury ),() Details ISBN0814766803 Author Samuel H. Pillsbury Language English ISBN-10 0814766803 ISBN-13 9780814766804 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2000 Imprint New York University Press Subtitle Rethinking the Law of Murder and Manslaughter Country of Publication United States Place of Publication New York Birth 1954 Edition New edition Short Title JUDGING EVIL REV/E Edition Description Revised Illustrations black & white illustrations Pages 272 Publisher New York University Press DOI 10.1604/9780814766804 UK Release Date 2000-07-01 NZ Release Date 2000-07-01 US Release Date 2000-07-01 Publication Date 2000-07-01 Alternative 9780814766651 DEWEY 345.7302523 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2000-06-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161715450;

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