Criminal Law (6th Edition)

Name: Criminal Law (6th Edition)
ISBN: 9787208174924

Liu XianquanShanghai People's Publishing House · ChinaJun 2022

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Word count: 950K words
Chapters: 40
ISBN: 9787208174924

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Summary

Based on the latest research findings in criminal law scholarship and recent criminal legislation and judicial interpretations, Criminal Law (6th Edition) integrates theory with practice, emphasizing practical application. Centering on the specific provisions of criminal law and cutting-edge issues, it expounds the basic concepts, provisions, and principles of criminal law. The book comprises two volumes divided into four parts: Introduction, Theory of Crime, General Theory of Penalties, and Specific Crimes and Penalties.

Editor's review

As a classic textbook in the legal field, Professor Liu Xianquan's Criminal Law (6th Edition) is undoubtedly a staple on the desks of domestic criminal law students. The book is renowned for its comprehensive system, clarity of exposition, and theoretical foresight. The new edition not only fully reflects the latest legislative developments such as Amendment (XI) to the Criminal Law, but also demonstrates the author's consistent independent views and profound thinking on many controversial issues. Compared with similar textbooks, the book's most prominent value lies in its "problem consciousness"—it is not content with simple annotation of legal provisions, but guides readers to deeply understand the principles behind legislation, the dilemmas in judicial practice, and the clashes of doctrinal theories. For example, in traditionally difficult chapters such as joint crime and the forms of multiple crimes, the author's analysis is particularly incisive, combining solid doctrinal review with innovative views grounded in Chinese practice. For readers who wish to truly master criminal law thinking rather than merely memorize knowledge points, this book provides advanced intellectual training. Its content arrangement balances fundamentals and depth, serving both as a reliable guide for beginners to build a knowledge framework and as a reference point for researchers to deepen theoretical understanding. Reading this book is a process of systematically constructing criminal law thinking under the guidance of a top scholar.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Undergraduate and graduate students at law schools, as a core course textbook or extended reading
Candidates preparing for the National Unified Legal Professional Qualification Examination, to consolidate their theoretical foundation in criminal law
Legal professionals engaged in criminal justice practice, such as judges, prosecutors, and lawyers
Non-law professionals with a strong interest in criminal law theory who wish to systematically improve their legal literacy

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking quick mastery of criminal law provisions through simple mnemonics or exam-taking techniques
Practical beginners uninterested in pure theoretical discussion who focus only on operational guidance for specific cases

Reading tips

It is recommended to first read through the General Part to establish a complete framework of basic criminal law principles and the theory of crime, then proceed to the Specific Part to understand particular offenses.
When reading, keep the original text of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China at hand for reference, and pay attention to footnotes and case notes to connect theory with practice.
For important theoretical controversies, such as different doctrines on the constitution of crime, readers may combine the book's views with extended reading of other scholars' works to form their own judgment.

About the publisher

Shanghai People's Publishing House China · Founded in 1951

Shanghai People's Publishing House is a comprehensive publisher whose list focuses on academic monographs and general-interest titles in philosophy, social sciences, politics and law, economics and management, and history. Among its books are Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties History in the Chinese Dynastic History series; The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy in foreign literature; the Wenjing Classical Translation Illustrated Edition of The Complete Greek Tragedies of Euripides; and works of social theory such as Max Weber's Economy and Society and Dialectic of Enlightenment: Philosophical Fragments. Its authors include Wang Zhongluo, J.R.R. Tolkien, Luo Niansheng, and Zhou Zuoren.

版权信息
本书撰稿
上册
第一编绪论
第一章刑法概述
第二章刑法的基本原则
第三章刑法的效力范围
第二编犯罪论
第四章犯罪概述
第五章犯罪构成
第六章犯罪客体要件
第七章犯罪客观要件
第八章犯罪主体要件
第九章犯罪主观要件
第十章犯罪阻却事由
第十一章故意犯罪的停止形态
第十二章共同犯罪
第十三章罪数形态
第三编刑罚概论
第十四章刑事责任
第十五章刑罚概述
第十六章刑罚的体系和种类
第十七章刑罚裁量及其制度
第十八章刑罚执行制度
第十九章刑罚消灭制度
下册
第四编罪刑各论
第二十章罪刑各论概述
第二十一章危害国家安全罪
第二十二章危害公共安全罪
第二十三章破坏社会主义市场经济秩序罪
第二十四章侵犯公民人身权利、民主权利罪
第二十五章侵犯财产罪
第二十六章妨害社会管理秩序罪
第二十七章危害国防利益罪
第二十八章贪污贿赂罪
第二十九章渎职罪
第三十章军人违反职责罪
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FAQ

What are the main differences between the 6th edition and previous editions?

The most important update in the 6th edition is the comprehensive incorporation of the latest legislative developments in criminal law up to the time of publication, especially the content of Amendment (XI) to the Criminal Law. Related theoretical and practical viewpoints have been revised and deepened accordingly, and the structure and exposition of some chapters have also been optimized.

Is this book suitable for complete beginners in law?

The book is rigorous in system and deep in content, posing certain challenges for beginners. However, it is one of the most mainstream criminal law textbooks in China and is very suitable as an introductory textbook. Beginners are advised to read patiently and progressively, supplemented by classroom instruction or basic introductory materials, for better results.

Are the views in this book consistent with the mainstream views of the legal qualification examination?

The book represents one academic perspective, and some of its theoretical views (such as certain propositions on the theory of crime) may differ from the mainstream doctrine adopted in the legal qualification examination. For exam preparation, the book is excellent material for deepening understanding, but candidates should identify and master the mainstream views required by the examination.

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About the author

Liu Xianquan Author · Chinese · 1955

Liu Xianquan, born in Shanghai in December 1955, is a Chinese criminal law scholar. He is dean of the Criminal Law Research Institute at East China University of Political Science and Law, a professor of criminal law and a doctoral supervisor, and holds a doctorate in law from Erasmus University in the Netherlands. He has long engaged in criminal law research, focusing on the criminal law regulation of artificial intelligence, financial crime and economic crime. He has authored or co-authored more than 80 academic works and has received honors including National Advanced Worker and National Teaching Master. His eight works in the library consist mainly of criminal law textbooks and studies of financial crime, such as Criminal Law (6th Edition), Principles of Criminal Law on Financial Crime (2nd Edition), Master Lectures on Criminal Law (3rd Edition, 2 volumes) and Evidence Standards for Financial Crime, as well as titles on the rule of law in China and anti-corruption. These works serve legal study and practice, combining systematic exposition with case-based explanation, and have had a lasting influence on criminal law teaching and financial criminal law research.