The Principle of Proportionality

The Principle of Proportionality by Peter Hulsroj.

The book applies the principle of proportionality to a number of conventional wisdoms in the social sciences, such as in dubio pro reo and the assumption that a crime is always a crime; that you must go to war if instructed to do so. Individuals and states are not obliged to come to the aid of stric...

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Main Author: Hulsroj, Peter (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
Edition:1st ed. 2013.
Series:SpringerBriefs in Law,
Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Criminal law.
Criminology.
Political science.
Law—Europe.
Philosophy.
Public international law.
Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:Loaded electronically.
Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.
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Summary:The book applies the principle of proportionality to a number of conventional wisdoms in the social sciences, such as in dubio pro reo and the assumption that a crime is always a crime; that you must go to war if instructed to do so. Individuals and states are not obliged to come to the aid of stricken individuals and states. The book is organised in seven chapters,  each dealing with a self-standing theme related to proportionality.
Physical Description:XIII, 76 p. online resource.
ISBN:9789400757752
ISSN:2192-855X
DOI:10.1007/978-94-007-5775-2

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