Proportionality Principles in American Law
| Author | : E. Thomas Sullivan |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 297 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780195324938 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0195324935 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (935 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Proportionality Principles in American Law by : E. Thomas Sullivan
Download or read book Proportionality Principles in American Law written by E. Thomas Sullivan and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the ancient origins of Just War doctrine to contemporary theories of punishment, concepts of proportionality have long been an instrumental part of the rule of law and an essential check on government power. Two renowned legal scholars seek to advance such a theory.