The Death Penalty: A Reference Handbook

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Law, Criminal law, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology, Political Science
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Author: Joseph A. Melusky, Keith A. Pesto ISBN: 9781440845505
Publisher: ABC-CLIO Publication: June 22, 2017
Imprint: ABC-CLIO Language: English
Author: Joseph A. Melusky, Keith A. Pesto
ISBN: 9781440845505
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publication: June 22, 2017
Imprint: ABC-CLIO
Language: English

This book addresses the myriad controversies and examines the evidence regarding capital punishment in America. It answers questions regarding topics like the efficacy of capital punishment in deterring violent crime, the risks of mistakes, legal issues related to capital punishment, and the monetary costs of keeping inmates on death row.

• Presents "Perspectives" from various writers, allowing readers to consider opinions from many informed individuals—including judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and professors—who are concerned with capital punishment

• Supplies easy-to-understand information for general readers seeking to learn more about the history, purposes, effects, methods, and costs of capital punishment

• Provides a balanced, objective discussion of the arguments and complex issues regarding capital punishment, enabling readers to reach their own opinions and conclusions

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This book addresses the myriad controversies and examines the evidence regarding capital punishment in America. It answers questions regarding topics like the efficacy of capital punishment in deterring violent crime, the risks of mistakes, legal issues related to capital punishment, and the monetary costs of keeping inmates on death row.

• Presents "Perspectives" from various writers, allowing readers to consider opinions from many informed individuals—including judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and professors—who are concerned with capital punishment

• Supplies easy-to-understand information for general readers seeking to learn more about the history, purposes, effects, methods, and costs of capital punishment

• Provides a balanced, objective discussion of the arguments and complex issues regarding capital punishment, enabling readers to reach their own opinions and conclusions

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