ISBN: 9780415167000 - evil or ill?: justifying the insanity defence (philosophical issues in science) (7 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Lawrie Reznek addresses these questions and more in his controversial investigation of the insanity defense inEvil or Ill? Drawing from countless intriguing case examples, he aims to understand the concept of an excuse, and explains why the law excuses certain actions and not others. In his easily accessible and elegant style, he explains that in law, there exists two excuses derived from Aristotle: the excuses of ignorance and compulsion. Reznek, however proposes a third excuse - the excuse of character change. In introducing this third excuse, Reznek raises a controversial possibility - the abolition of the insanity defence.…

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:9780415167000. …

paperback. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. An investigation of the insanity defence used in court which draws its inspiration from a series of real case studies. The volume is part of the PHILOSOPHICAL ISSUES IN SCIENCE series and explains why the law excuses certain actions on the basis of insanity with a view to presenting an argument for the abolition of the insanity defence. Series: Philosophical Issues in Science. Num Pages: 344 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVQ; LAB; MMJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 139 x 21. Weight in Grams: 468. . 1997. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 344 pages. 8.75x6.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.