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Optimize Criminal Law John Hendy

Optimize Criminal Law By John Hendy

Optimize Criminal Law by John Hendy


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Optimize Criminal Law by John Hendy

The Optimize series is designed to show you how to apply your knowledge in assessment. These concise revision guides cover the most commonly taught topics, and provide you with the tools to:

Understand the law and remember the details

using diagrams and tables throughout to demonstrate how the law fits together

Contextualise your knowledge

identifying and explaining how to apply legal principles for important cases

providing revision advise to help you aim higher in essays and exams

Avoid common misunderstandings and errors

identifying common pitfalls students encounter in class and in assessment

Reflect critically on the law

identifying contentious areas that are up for debate and on which you will need to form an opinion

Apply what you have learned in assessment

presenting learning objectives that reflect typical assessment criteria

providing sample essay and exam questions, supported by end-of-chapter feedback

The series is also supported by comprehensive online resources that allow you to track

your progress during the run-up to exams.

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Optimize Criminal Law Reviews

[Optimize is] ideal for undergraduate students at all levels. The content is of a high standard, easy to read and understand. The materials are very catching and easy on the eye making it easy to read and digest the materialsan essential study tool for all law students - George Ellison, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Derby

I am really impressed by the bookthe strengths are the user friendly format, clear explanations, helpful diagrams/flowcharts and appropriate suggestions for analysing the issues concerned - Katherine Davies, Senior Lecturer, Northumbria University

I really liked the topics 'maps' at the start of each section, it's helpful for students to see how each topic links with each other. The visual features of the book are brilliant, as I find so many students to be visual learners. The revision objectives are great to demonstrate to the student exactly what they should know before the exam. - Hayley Roberts, Lecturer in Law, Bangor University

Comprehensive, but concisethe main strength of the publications are the excellent summaries/overviews, and maps of the relevant points. - Bogusia Puchalska, Senior Lecturer, UCLAN

As a revision guide, I can see this text as an invaluable student companion. It contains a variety of student-friendly features. In particular, the chapter maps and summaries of the key cases, which are presented in a table/diagram format, stand out. The use of everyday examples will help students to put into context the concepts/principles theyve learnt about. Common pitfalls and aim higher are excellent features too, enabling students to develop their understanding of the topics. Pitched at the appropriate levelthe text is written in a simple, straightforward style, making it easy for students to understand. - Andrea Cerevkova, Senior Lecturer in Law, Edge Hill University

presented in a very attractive and eye catching way. Strengths are the copious use of flowcharts and the sufficient depth of explanation.- Keith Gompertz, Senior Lecturer in Property Law, Coventry University

I think this format helps concentrate the student mind onto key issues in revision. - Prof. Chris Gale, Bradford University Law School

'These "Optimize - your blueprint for exam success" tips for the difficult & complex subject of criminal law are superb for your final revision programme! - Phillip Taylor MBE and Elizabeth Taylor of Richmond Green Chambers

About John Hendy

John Hendy is an educational freelancer and educational consultant, and formerly a lecturer at Staffordshire University. He is currently Senior Online Tutor at the University of Derby.

Odette Hutchinson is a Senior lecturer in law at Aston Business School. She is Law Teacher of the Year 2013 and was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship in 2014. She was also shortlisted for the Routedge Teaching law with Technology Prize.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction What Is Criminal Law And What Is A Crime

2. General Elements Of Liability

3. Non Fatal Offences Against the Person

4. Sexual Offences

5. Homicide Including Murder And Manslaughter

6. Theft And Related Offences

7. Criminal Damage

8. Fraud And Blackmail

9. Inchoate Offences

10. Defences 1

11. Defences 2

Additional information

GOR008338782
9780415857123
0415857120
Optimize Criminal Law by John Hendy
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2015-03-23
326
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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