Capital Punishment: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues) - Hardcover

Kronenwetter, Michael

9780874367188: Capital Punishment: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0874367182 ISBN 13: 9780874367188

Publisher: ABC-CLIO, 1993

Capital Punishment focuses on the use of the death penalty in the United States, its international status, and how foreign developments affect the country. It includes a history, a discussion of the controversies surrounding the death penalty, updated biographical sketches, and statistics. Key documents include the U.S. Supreme Court decision affirming capital punishment, a key dissent, Charles Dickens' 19th century view of the guillotine, and various papal and European Union decrees. It also includes a chronology, organizations, websites with further information, and an annotated bibliography.

In this updated survey, a thorough overview of capital punishment, author Michael Kronenwetter reveals interesting facts, for example, under Roman law, death was the penalty for publishing "insulting songs" and disturbing the city's peace.

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Review:

"This book strikes a careful balance between both sides of a complex and emotional issue." - School Library Journal "Highly Recommended." - The Book Report

Synopsis:

Discusses the purpose of the death penalty, assesses its effectiveness in preventing crime, and looks at the moral and political issues.

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