A seminal work in the field of criminology, Beccaria's treatise on crime and punishment is as relevant today as it was when it was first published in 1764. This new edition features a fresh translation of the original Italian text, as well as an extensive introduction and notes by translator James Anson Farrer. Essential reading for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of criminal justice.

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