Description
METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF THE THEORY OF CRIME
Book Summary
This work offers an exhaustive analysis of the methods and systems that have shaped the theory of crime throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. The reader will find a rigorous study of the main dogmatic currents, from the traditional to the most contemporary, such as the analytical approach to the punishable act and the integrative approach to crime. The book's main value lies in its ability to organize and clarify the evolution of these methodologies, providing an indispensable tool for a critical understanding of the structure of crime in current criminal law.
What is it about?
The book focuses on the evolution of the theory of crime, examining the different methods and systems that have been proposed to analyze the punishable act. Starting from the 20th century, the work covers the most influential dogmatic currents, highlighting those that have shaped contemporary debate. It addresses in depth the analytical current of the punishable act, represented by authors such as Hruschka, Kindhäuser, Renzikowski, and Mañalich, and the integrative current of crime, developed by Silva, Robles, Cigüela, and Coca. The text not only describes these positions but also places them in their theoretical context, allowing the reader to understand their foundations, differences, and contributions to the construction of a coherent and updated theory of crime.
Main topics
- Historical evolution of methods in the theory of crime during the 20th and 21st centuries.
- Analytical current of the punishable act: foundations and main exponents.
- Integrative current of crime: proposals and doctrinal developments.
- Comparison and contrast of dogmatic systems in the interpretation of crime.
- Critical analysis of methodologies for the construction of contemporary criminal theory.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at legal scholars, lawyers, prosecutors, judges, and academics specializing in criminal law who seek a deep and updated understanding of the methodological foundations of the theory of crime. It is also very useful for advanced law and postgraduate students who wish to delve into the most recent and rigorous dogmatic debate on the structure of the punishable act.
What this book contributes
- Offers a panoramic and systematic view of the main methodological currents in the theory of crime.
- Facilitates the understanding of the differences and connections between the analytical and integrative currents of crime.
- Provides critical tools for evaluating and applying the different dogmatic systems in legal practice.
- Updates the reader's knowledge on the most recent debates in contemporary criminal dogmatics.
- Helps to organize and clarify complex concepts through a structured and rigorous analysis.
Technical specifications
- Author: BENAVENTE CHORRES, HESBERT
- Publisher: J.M. BOSCH
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: GENERAL THEORY OF LAW
- Collection: FONDO
- Publication date: April 2023
Editorial review
This work is presented as a valuable resource for the criminal law specialist, offering an updated and critical synthesis of the methods that make up the theory of crime. Its focus on the analytical and integrative currents places it at the center of contemporary dogmatic debate, providing a solid foundation for reflection and legal practice. It is recommended reading for anyone seeking to delve into the theoretical foundations of criminal law beyond general expositions.