Criminal Law 2nd edition by Russell-Brown

Criminal Law, 2nd edition by Russell-Brown, provides a student-centered introduction to the rules, principles, and debates that define criminal liability. The text explains essential topics such as actus reus, mens rea, homicide, property crimes, inchoate offenses, defenses, and punishment while placing legal doctrine in a broader social context. Readers are encouraged to analyze how criminal law is interpreted and applied in varied circumstances. Published by Sage, this edition is appropriate for criminal justice and pre-law courses that require clear explanations of doctrine alongside thoughtful discussion of justice and policy.