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Capital Punishment

An Encyclopedia of History, Politics, Culture, and the Law
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This authoritative, balanced, and accessible reference resource provides readers with a wide-ranging survey of capital punishment in America, including its history, its legal and cultural foundations, and racial and economic factors in its application. This carefully crafted primer on the history and present state of capital punishment in the United States examines cultural, political, and legal factors and developments, as well as key figures, groups, and movements, by consolidating a wide variety of material into a single, convenient source. Utilizing a rich and varied array of scholarship and primary sources, this work examines historical, political, cultural, and legal factors and developments that have shaped the contours of capital punishment throughout American history. It examines key figures and organizations who have played pivotal roles in debates over the death penalty; provides readers with illuminating coverage of laws, cases, and the people involved; discusses the experiences of death row inmates; and explores questions and controversies revolving around the socioeconomic factors that influence the use of capital punishment.

Author Biography:

Joseph A. Melusky serves as Professor of Political Science, Director of the Center for the Study of Government and Law, Coordinator of Public Administration/Government Service, and Director of the Pre-Law program at Saint Francis University, USA.
Release date NZ
November 14th, 2024
Contributor
  • Edited by Joseph A Melusky
Pages
432
Interest Age
From 7 to 17 years
Audiences
  • Primary & Secondary Education
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
Dimensions
178x254x25
ISBN-13
9781440877070
Product ID
38498796

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