On Crimes and Punishments and Other Writings by Cesare Beccaria

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On Crimes and Punishments and Other Writings by Cesare Beccaria

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Part of Lorenzo Da Ponte Italian Library series

Summary

Long appreciated as a foundational text in criminology, Beccaria's arguments have become central in debates over capital punishment. This new edition presents Beccaria's On Crimes and Punishments as an important and influential work of Enlightenment political theory.

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On Crimes and Punishments and Other Writings by Cesare Beccaria

Long appreciated as a foundational text in criminology, Beccaria's arguments have become central in debates over capital punishment. This new edition presents Beccaria's On Crimes and Punishments as an important and influential work of Enlightenment political theory.

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Cesare Beccaria (1738-1764) was a phiosopher and politician best known for his treatise On Crimes and Punishments. In 1768, Beccaria was appointed to the chair law and economy, a position founded expressly for him, at the Palatine college of Milan.

Jeremy Parzen earned his Ph.D. in Italian Literature at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is an independent scholar living in New York City.

Aaron Thomas is a doctoral candidate specializing in Political Theory and Italian Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles.

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ISBN 13 9781442610422
ISBN 10 1442610425
Title On Crimes and Punishments and Other Writings
Author Cesare Beccaria
Series Lorenzo Da Ponte Italian Library
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher University of Toronto Press
Year published 2009-05-05
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.