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Norrie, Alan

Crime, reason and history : a critical introduction to criminal law / Alan Norrie - 2nd ed. - New york : cambridge university press, 2006. - xxv, 274 p. ; 23 cm.

Part I. Context-
1. Contradiction, critique and criminal law-
2. The historical context of criminal doctrine-
Part II. Mens Rea-
3. Motive and intention-
4. Recklessness-
5. Strict and corporate liability-
Part III. Actus Reus-
6. Acts and omissions-
7. Causation-
Part IV. Defences-
8. Necessity and duress-
9. Insanity and diminished responsibility-
Part V. Concluding-
10. Sentencing-
Conclusion.

ISBN: 9780521606011 (pbk)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Criminal Law - U K
Criminal Law - History - U K

Dewey Class. No.: 345 NOR