Understanding Criminal Law 2nd Edition.

Focus on traditional substantive criminal law concepts, emphasizing: The basic elements of, and defenses to, all crimes Group criminality Inchoate liability In-depth analysis of the elements and defenses in the contest of crimes such as homicide, rape, and theft, and thoughtful examination of the underpinnings of the Utilitarian and Retributivist philosophies of criminal sanctions by considering the approach each would take to the particular matter under discussion.