“Dr Funk in exemplary fashion examines a central question of modern political life. The result is a book that offers the most detailed comparativist study on the subject yet published.” –
Daniel Polsby, Dean Emeritus, Antonin Scalia School of Law, George Mason University
“Through his innovative and sensible 'value-based' approach, Dr Funk offers and important fresh take on self-defense's key practical and theoretical issues.” –
Hon Bernice B Donald, US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
“'[E]in großer Wurf' (a 'major coup') in the area of self-defence theory and analysis [offering] the first perfectly accurate and comprehensive English summary of the history of, and nuanced debate over, the past and present self-defence law in Germany.” –
Volker Erb, Professor of Law, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Germany
“This thorough and enlightening analysis will stand as the most comprehensive review of self-defense law to come forth in decades. … [A] fascinating read for legal scholars and criminal law practitioners alike.” –
Hon Virginia M Kendall, US District Court for the ND of Illinois and former Assistant US Attorney
“Dr Funk's robust and fresh approach provides a powerful analytical framework to analyse this core right that has so dominated contemporary scholarly and political debates … I highly recommend this book.” –
Robert Leider, Assistant Professor, Antonin Scalia School of Law, George Mason University
“An engaging analysis that is recommended reading for anyone with an interest in criminal law defences.” –
Mark Dsouza, Deputy Director, Centre for Criminal Law, University College London
“Dr Funk's book … offers convincing answers to many of the issues regarding self-defence's most challenging practical and theoretical questions. I find it thought-provoking and highly recommend it.” –
Boaz Sangero, Professor of Law, The College of Law and Business and The Sapir Academic College School of Law, Israel
“The book provides a thoughtful, deep, and nuanced way for the reader to think about the deadly-force controversies we face in the 21st Century.” –
Joshua Dressler, Distinguished University Professor, The Ohio State University
“Funk's truly exceptional book is a timely contribution to a searing national debate on the first of all civil rights.” –
William Hogan, US Department of Justice