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Lukas Cerny

Eine kurze Geschichte der Strafe

Ein historisch-kritischer Beitrag zur Straftheorie
[A Short History of Punishment. A Historical-Critical Contribution on the Theory of Criminal Justice.]
2024. XVIII, 335 pages.
Studien und Beiträge zum Strafrecht (StudStR)
DOI 10.1628/978-3-16-162674-6
Published in German.
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Summary
Why do we punish? Since time immemorial, the great thinkers of all epochs have been concerned with this question, which remains unanswered to this day. In his »short history of punishment« spanning two million years, Lukas Cerny reveals exciting new perspectives on the origins and legitimation bases of society and punishment.

Studien und Beiträge zum Strafrecht (StudStR)