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Book SynopsisSmith, Hogan, & Ormerod''s Criminal Law is the most authoritative and respected criminal law textbook from the leading minds in the field. The book owes its consistent popularity to its depth of analysis, breadth of coverage, and accessible style.Over fifty years since the publication of the first edition, Professor David Ormerod, Karl Laird and Dr Matthew Gibson continue the tradition set down by Professors Sir John Smith and Brian Hogan by producing a textbook of unrivalled quality. The text continues to be an invaluable resource for undergraduate students and an essential reference source for criminal law practitioners.Key features- Regarded as the ''bible'' of the subject, this first-class textbook offers a highly authoritative account of criminal law, and is frequently cited in court- A detailed exposition of the general principles of criminal law, helping students to understand this complex subject- Discussion of important academic literature is woven into each chapter helping to
