This book explores the relationship between criminal responsibility and social constraints. McConnell argues that a just system of punishment must take into account the constraints placed upon individuals by their social environment, and that criminal responsibility should be defined accordingly. Drawing on both legal and philosophical perspectives, McConnell offers a compelling case for a more nuanced approach to criminal responsibility. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.