Criminal Law

Name: Criminal Law
ISBN: 9787301254547

张小虎Peking University Press · ChinaAug 2025

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Word count: 701K words
Chapters: 38
ISBN: 9787301254547

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Summary

This book offers a comprehensive and systematic exposition of the fundamental theories, basic knowledge, and core content of criminal law. Grounded in the empirical materials of criminal law in practice, it follows the inherent principles of criminal law, is rooted in the native ethnic culture and the social context of the times, and draws on the outstanding legislative experience and research findings of other countries. It adheres to establishing arguments in accordance with principles and constructing them through practice, with attention to the unity of theory and practice. The book is concise and clear, with prominent key points, broadened horizons, and a complete system.

Editor's review

This textbook offers a complete and systematic exposition of the basic theories, knowledge, and content of criminal law. Grounded in the empirical material of actual criminal law and following the inherent logic of criminal law, it is rooted in native culture and the social context of the times while drawing on the fine legislative experience and research findings of other countries. Adhering to the principle of "establishing doctrines in accordance with the Way and constructing them through practice," it concerns itself with the unity of theory and practice. The book is concise and clear, highlights key points, broadens perspectives, and maintains a complete system. For readers who need to systematically grasp the basic theories, knowledge, and content of criminal law, it provides a clear knowledge framework and line of exposition. Whether organizing concepts in classroom study or connecting the system during exam review, the book serves as a guiding textbook. Its expanded perspectives also help readers understand different legislative models and academic views beyond mainstream doctrine, making it suitable as a core text for criminal law courses.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Undergraduate law students and learners taking criminal law courses
Candidates preparing for the legal professional qualification examination or law postgraduate entrance examination
Self-learners who need to systematically organize their knowledge of criminal law
Non-law readers interested in basic criminal law theory

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking case stories or practical legal practice notes
Practitioners who only need quick reference to individual offenses in the specific provisions of criminal law
Readers without basic legal concepts who seek accessible legal education读物

Reading tips

Read through in the order of textbook chapters, first establishing an overall framework of the general and specific parts, then delving into specific issues.
After each chapter, restate the core concepts and theoretical controversies in your own words to test your understanding.
Use lecture notes or examination syllabi to mark key chapters for a second close reading.
When reading the specific part, refer to the principles in the general part and pay attention to how theory is applied to the analysis of specific offenses.

About the publisher

Peking University Press China · Founded in 1979

Peking University Press is a comprehensive university press whose publishing areas cover classical literature, popular science, social culture, world history, Western philosophy, and culture. Its catalogue contains 6,031 titles, with representative books including A Dream of Red Mansions, Relativity: The Special and General Theory (15th Edition) (with Einstein's classic papers on unified field theory and other topics), Elements, Conics, The Aristocratic Families of the Eastern Jin, The Philosophy of Mythology (Volume I), The Philosophy of Mythology (Volume II), and The Origin of Continents and Oceans. Representative authors include Cao Xueqin, Zhou Ruchang, Albert Einstein, Euclid, Apollonius, Tian Yuqing, Schelling, and Xian Gang. The press has developed distinctive strengths in classical Chinese literature and in the translation of Western philosophical classics, while also covering scientific classics and social and cultural studies. As public information is limited, this description is based only on the books in the catalogue and offers no further extrapolation.

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作者简介
前言
第一编刑法基础知识
第一章刑法之基础概念
第二章刑法之基本观念
第三章刑法之基阶制度
第二编犯罪构成理论
第四章犯罪概念与犯罪构成概述
第五章犯罪构成之积极阶层：犯罪的本体构成
第六章犯罪构成之消极阶层：犯罪的严重危害阻却
第三编犯罪修正形态
第七章犯罪修正之停止形态
第八章犯罪修正之共犯形态
第九章犯罪修正之罪数形态
第四编犯罪扩张形态
第十章不纯正不作为犯
第五编犯罪刑事后果
第十一章刑罚基础知识
第十二章刑罚种类
第十三章刑罚适用
第十四章刑罚执行
第十五章刑罚消灭
第十六章保安处分制度
第十七章犯罪其他处置
第六编各罪罪刑
第十八章各罪基础知识
第十九章危害国家安全罪
第二十章危害公共安全罪
第二十一章破坏市场秩序罪
第二十二章侵犯公民人身罪
第二十三章侵犯财产秩序罪
第二十四章妨害日常管理罪
第二十五章危害国防利益罪
第二十六章危害廉政建设罪
第二十七章背离公务职责罪
第二十八章背离军人职责罪
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FAQ

Can this book be used as a review textbook for criminal law postgraduate entrance examinations or the legal professional qualification examination?

This book comprehensively and systematically expounds the basic theories, knowledge, and content of criminal law, with a complete system and prominent key points, making it suitable as a main textbook for criminal law course study and review. However, examination review also requires combining the syllabus and past papers of the corresponding examination; this book can serve as foundational reading for building a knowledge framework and understanding theory.

Does the book contain a large number of cases?

According to the introduction, this book is grounded in the empirical materials of real criminal law and concerns the unity of theory and practice, but it does not specify the exact number or form of cases. Positioned as a comprehensive criminal law textbook, it focuses on the systematic exposition of basic theories and knowledge. Readers who need extensive case study may use it alongside casebooks or practical materials.

Can non-law readers understand this book?

This is a criminal law textbook involving a large number of professional concepts and theoretical systems. Non-law readers without a foundation will find it somewhat difficult. It is recommended to first understand the basic concepts and principles of criminal law or study alongside an introductory course; non-law readers interested in criminal law can also use this book to broaden their horizons, but should be prepared to understand it gradually.

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About the author

张小虎 Author

Zhang Xiaohu: publicly available information is limited, and no clear record of his identity or career has been found. Judging from the five works held in the collection, he has long focused on criminal law and criminology. His representative works include The Basic Ideas and Institutional Construction of the Criminal Policy of Tempering Justice with Mercy, Criminology (4th Edition), Comparison and Construction of Criminological Theory (2nd Edition), Criminology (2nd Edition), and Criminal Law. These works cover the fundamental ideas and institutional design of criminal policy, textbook-style surveys of criminology, comparative studies of criminological theory, and basic discussions of criminal law, showing an approach that combines theoretical construction with teaching application. The books are classified under law and examinations and may serve as references for legal study and exam preparation.