Dr Funk in exemplary fashion examines a central question of modern political life. The result is a book that offers the most detailed comparativist study on the subject yet published. * Daniel Polsby, Dean Emeritus, Antonin Scalia School of Law, George Mason University *
Through his innovative and sensible value-based approach, Dr Funk offers and important fresh take on self-defenses key practical and theoretical issues. * Hon Bernice B Donald, US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit *
[E]in groer Wurf (a major coup) in the area of self-defence theory and analysis [offering] the first perfectly accurate and comprehensive English summary of the history of, and nuanced debate over, the past and present self-defence law in Germany. * Volker Erb, Professor of Law, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Germany *
This thorough and enlightening analysis will stand as the most comprehensive review of self-defense law to come forth in decades. [A] fascinating read for legal scholars and criminal law practitioners alike. * Hon Virginia M Kendall, US District Court for the ND of Illinois and former Assistant US Attorney *
Dr Funk's robust and fresh approach provides a powerful analytical framework to analyse this core right that has so dominated contemporary scholarly and political debates I highly recommend this book. * Robert Leider, Assistant Professor, Antonin Scalia School of Law, George Mason University *
An engaging analysis that is recommended reading for anyone with an interest in criminal law defences. * Mark Dsouza, Deputy Director, Centre for Criminal Law, University College London *
Dr Funk's book offers convincing answers to many of the issues regarding self-defence's most challenging practical and theoretical questions. I find it thought-provoking and highly recommend it. * Boaz Sangero, Professor of Law, The College of Law and Business and The Sapir Academic College School of Law, Israel *
The book provides a thoughtful, deep, and nuanced way for the reader to think about the deadly-force controversies we face in the 21st Century. * Joshua Dressler, Distinguished University Professor, The Ohio State University *
Funks truly exceptional book is a timely contribution to a searing national debate on the first of all civil rights. * William Hogan, US Department of Justice *