Placing blame : a theory of criminal law

This is a collection of essays written by Moore which, when taken together, form a thorough examination of the theory of criminal responsibility. The range of topics covered lends the book a coherence and unity which is rare in assembled essays. Moore espouses a retributivist theory of punishment, and this viewpoint is a common thread throughout the book. This anti-utilitarian standpoint is a trend manifesting itself in all areas of moral, political and legal philosophy, but Moore is one of the first to apply such attitudes so sytematically to criminal law theory. As such, this innovative, new book will be of great interest to all scholars in this field.