Introduction to Crime, Law and Justice in Hong Kong - Edited by Mark S. Gaylord, Danny Gittings, and Harold Traver - Bookniverse

Introduction to Crime, Law and Justice in Hong Kong

Edited by Mark S. Gaylord, Danny Gittings, and Harold Traver

US $19.20

US $24.00

2009/07

9789888052424

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Hong Kong University Press

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About this book

Humanities & Social Science > Law > Introduction to Law

An essential text for anyone interested in crime, law and justice in Hong Kong, this book offers the only comprehensive survey of all the major parts of Hong Kong's criminal justice system. It also provides an introduction to some key areas of the Hong Kong legal system, including the judiciary, criminal law and legal assistance. The book will appeal not only to social and political science students but also those studying for a number of law courses.

About the author(s)

Edited by Mark S. Gaylord, Danny Gittings, and Harold Traver

Mark S. Gaylord was most recently a Fulbright Scholar (2006–07) and Visiting Scholar (2007–08) in the Faculty of Law at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Danny Gittings is Programme Director in Law at the College of Humanities and Law in the University of Hong Kong’s School of Professional and Continuing Education. Harold Traver is a Professor of Sociology at Hong Kong Shue Yan University; he has taught at the University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

About the publisher

Established in 1956, and part of the University of Hong Kong, Asia’s most prominent English-speaking university, HKU Press publishes more than 30 new titles annually, with a growing proportion (more than 25%) in Chinese. Building on Hong Kong's unique global position, HKU Press books examine, critique, and celebrate Asia’s place in the world. We have gained particular renown for publications in Chinese history and culture, law, public health, social work, film/media studies, art and architecture/urban planning.

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