On Crimes and Punishments and Other Writings
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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.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. |
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