Revenge and retribution in ancient law
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A wide range of problems discussed in this book, characterizes the principle of retaliation or reward, which since ancient times deeply penetrates the public life of people, in all its areas - from criminal prosecution of persons who have committed crimes to international relations. In a social and psychological and historical plan, this principle is closely related to the feeling of revenge, the practice of blood revenge, which is considered by the author in various aspects. It is shown with how the voltage of the strength people were looking for a retribution formula, passing through the bitter experience of sacred sacrifices, especially human, cannibalism, hunting for heads, inter industries, intergovernmental wars. A significant part of the monograph is devoted to the analysis of the historical formation of modern forms of retaliation (rewards), institutions of ancient justice, resolving disputes and conflicts in traditional cultures. Complete the book reflections on some modern problems of the judicial system, on how to reduce social conflicties, as well as the conclusions regarding the nature of the revenge and the sense of retaliation.
For lawyers, historians, sociologists, political scientists, specialists of a different profile, students and graduate students who can use a book as a tutorial when studying a number of public sciences
For lawyers, historians, sociologists, political scientists, specialists of a different profile, students and graduate students who can use a book as a tutorial when studying a number of public sciences
Author:
Author:Maltsev G.V.
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Historical Literature
Series:
Series: Right
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-91768-217-4
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