Principles of Criminal Law (with Built-in Study Guide) (3rd Edition) [Paperback]

Harvey Wallace (Author), Cliff Roberson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0205444180 | ISBN-13: 978-0205444182 | Publication Date: May 14, 2005 | Edition: 3

This paperback text, briefer and significantly less expensive than its competitors, presents the basic concepts and principles of criminal law. The authors present the material in a straightforward and easy-to-read-and-understand format. They provide prevailing positions on specific issues, without going into lengthy explanations of majority and minority positions. This clarity of presentation allows them to include material not often found in other criminal law texts, such as white collar crime, victimless crime, political crime, and non- political crimes against the government.

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Principles of Criminal Law, 3rd edition is a brief text that is ideal for survey courses. The text uses a narrative approach that presents background information necessary to understand the principles involved in criminal law and set forth the elements of the major crimes. Short, succinct edited cases in certain chapters help readers improve their grasp of important topics.

Also, a Built-in Study Guide, at the end of each chapter, reviews the chapter material and asks questions designed to highlight the key principles set forth in the chapter.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 3 edition (May 14, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205444180
• ISBN-13: 978-0205444182
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,036,916 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars book review, March 26, 2011

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This review is from: Principles of Criminal Law (4th Edition) (Paperback)

this book is just what i needed for class. The seller got it to me on time and it said used but it was basically new.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good deal, September 30, 2010

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This review is from: Principles of Criminal Law (4th Edition) (Paperback)

Not only was this about $10 less expensive than the school bookstore price, it saved me a trip there. And the book was delivered earlier than promised.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for introduction to the laws., August 22, 2010

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This review is from: Principles of Criminal Law (4th Edition) (Paperback)

Great book. Well written work with true law applications and explanations. Covers principles of the Master Penal Code. Index makes as a useful resource when needing to find information. A must have for legal students or citizens that need to know their rights.