Principles of Criminal Law (4th Edition)

Principles of Criminal Law, 4/e Harvey Wallace, CaliforniaState University, Fresno Cliff Roberson, WashburnUniversity This paperback text, briefer and less expensive than its competitors, presents the basic concepts and principles of criminal law. Material not often found in criminal law textssuch as white collar crime, victimless crime, political crime, and non-political crimes against the governmentis presented here in a straightforward, easy-to-read format. Companion materials, found at www.mycrimekit.com , include a student study guide and casebook. Briefer than other texts, Criminal Law is ideal for undergraduate survey courses and ensures complete coverage in one-semester courses. Using a narrative approach (instead of the casebook approach used in law school texts), Criminal Law clearly and concisely presents background information necessary to understand the principles involved in criminal law and sets forth the elements of the major crimes. Practica demonstrate real-world applications of concepts. Focus boxes, Sidebar boxes, Key Terms with definitions, and Learning Objectives assist both professors and students. Succinct edited cases in some chapters help students improve their grasp of important topics.Harvey Wallace is the author of 'Principles of Criminal Law (4th Edition)', published 2007 under ISBN 9780205582570 and ISBN 0205582575.