Law, crime, and English society, 1660-1830

Summary: This book examines how eighteenth-century law was made, defined, administered, and used. Leading historians introduce current debates about the nature of eighteenth-century law and society and reflect on contemporary concepts of corruption, oppression, and institutional efficiency. The result is an invaluable account of the legal bases of eighteenth-century society.

Record details

ISBN: 9780511040351 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 0511040350 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 0521642612 (hbk.)
ISBN: 0521642612 (hbk.)
ISBN: 9780521642613 (hbk.)
ISBN: 9780511117398 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 0511117396 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9780511051784
ISBN: 0511051786
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xii, 264 p.)
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Publisher: Cambridge, U.K. ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2002.

Content descriptions

General Note:	CatMonthString:january.19 Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Figures; Contributors; 1 Introduction; Part 1 Law; Part 2 Crime; Part 3 Society; John M. Beattie s publications; Index;
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access restricted by subscription. Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.