Criminal Law (Fifth Edition)

Name: Criminal Law (Fifth Edition)
ISBN: 9787208162891

Liu XianquanShanghai People's Publishing House · ChinaMay 2020

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Chapters: 42
ISBN: 9787208162891

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Summary

Based on the latest research findings in criminal law scholarship and on criminal legislation and judicial interpretations, Forensic Science (Fifth Edition) connects theory with practice and emphasizes practicality and application. Centering on the specific content of criminal law provisions and cutting-edge issues in criminal law, it expounds the basic concepts, basic provisions, and basic principles of criminal law. The book is in two volumes and is divided into four parts: Introduction, Theory of Crime, General Theory of Penalties, and Specific Offenses. This fifth edition has been revised in accordance with the latest amendment to the Criminal Law and the content of numerous legislative and judicial interpretations of criminal law in recent years.

Editor's review

Professor Liu Xianquan's Forensic Science (Fifth Edition) is a classic textbook on criminal law with a grand system and profound insights. Its value has long transcended that of an ordinary textbook, making it an authoritative reference essential for legal scholars and practitioners alike. The book's most distinctive feature lies in its "problem consciousness" and "local concern." Rather than simply listing mainstream views or restating legal provisions, the author takes the normative system of China's Criminal Code as the skeleton and delves into the legal logic, historical evolution, and difficult disputes in judicial practice behind each core concept and institution. The book's comparison and reflection on the "three-tier" and "four-element" systems of crime theory, and its subtle exposition of complex issues such as joint crime and the forms of multiple crimes, all reflect the author's deep theoretical foundation and unique academic insights. The fifth edition has been comprehensively updated in accordance with the latest legislative developments, including Amendment (XI) to the Criminal Law, ensuring the timeliness and前沿性 of its content. Reading this book, readers can not only systematically grasp the knowledge framework of Chinese criminal law, but also train a rigorous and dialectical legal way of thinking, and learn how to weigh legal interests, interpret norms, and apply the law in specific cases. It is not only a carrier of knowledge, but also a crucible for forging the thinking of legal professionals.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Undergraduate and graduate students majoring in law, as a core course textbook or in-depth extension reading
Candidates preparing for the National Unified Legal Professional Qualification Examination, to build a solid theoretical framework of criminal law
Judicial practitioners such as judges, prosecutors, and lawyers, as a theoretical reference for handling complex criminal cases
Law enthusiasts with a strong interest in criminal law who wish to systematically understand Chinese criminal law theory and practice

Not a good fit for

Beginners in legal popularization who only wish to quickly understand legal provisions and seek simple case answers
Casual readers seeking novel-like plots or popular storytelling-style legal interpretation

Reading tips

It is recommended to read this book alongside the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China, consulting the relevant provisions at any time to deepen understanding of the norms
When reading, focus on the "Questions and Reflections" at the end of each chapter and the typical cases cited in the book, and try to analyze them using the theories learned
For chapters with a high degree of theoretical depth (such as the part on the theory of crime), slow down, read repeatedly, and supplement with other academic works or papers to broaden your horizons

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.

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上册
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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
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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 features of this book compared with Professor Zhang Mingkai's Criminal Law?

Professor Liu Xianquan's Criminal Law has a more traditional system that is closer to domestic mainstream views and teaching syllabi; its exposition emphasizes integration with Chinese judicial practice, and its language style is relatively plain. It is one of the mainstream textbooks designated by many law schools. Professor Zhang Mingkai's work, by contrast, is distinguished by its distinctive academic viewpoints and deep background in German and Japanese criminal law theory, and has a stronger flavor of academic debate. Both are top-quality works; which to choose can be decided based on one's stage of study, institutional requirements, or academic preferences.

What are the important updates in the fifth edition compared with previous editions?

The most important update in the fifth edition is the comprehensive incorporation of the content of Amendment (XI) to the Criminal Law, providing timely theoretical interpretation and systematic positioning of the revised provisions in multiple areas such as the age of criminal responsibility, financial crimes, and public health crimes. At the same time, the author has optimized some theoretical expositions and updated some references and practical cases.

Can this book be read directly without a legal background?

As a core textbook for university law majors, this book presupposes that readers have a certain basic knowledge of law. For readers with no legal background at all, reading it directly may feel dense with theoretical concepts and somewhat difficult. It is suggested that they first gain a preliminary understanding of basic legal concepts and criminal law through some introductory legal popularization books or video courses, and then use this book for systematic study, which will yield better results.

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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.