A thorough examination of criminal responsibility, including its historical development, theories, and practical applications in modern law. Mercier offers a nuanced perspective on the complexities of culpability and punishment, and provides insightful commentary on the ethics of criminal justice.
This book provides a fascinating exploration of the concept of sanity and insanity. Written by renowned psychiatrist and psychologist Dr. Charles Arthur Mercier, it analyzes how these conditions have been historically defined and diagnosed and provides insights into the complex nature of the human mind. Though first published over a century ago, its engaging style and groundbreaking insights make it an enduring classic of the genre.
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