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The Death Penalty by
Is Capital Punishment A Legal Crime or Just Punishment? I Want YOU To Decide! ** Get this book by Author David K. Garfield ** Capital punishment has been debated as good practice vs. bad practice for many years. Is it an effective learning method, or not? Is it humane or inhumane? These are questions that have been asked by the political powers, psychologists, and the average living citizen. Countless case studies and research is out there for hours upon hours to get to the bottom of the actual effectiveness of this particular procedure. In this book, we will take a deep look at capital punishment and let the reader decide his/her side of this everlasting argument. "The Death Penalty: Capital Punishment in the USA" is not only intended to give the reader knowledge about capital punishment in the USA, but also an overview of the history of its use globally. A deep focus however, is to gain insight into why the practice appears to be so ingrained into the American penal system. Capital punishment has evolved through the 20th century and the methods of execution differ from before; i.e. how capital justice is dispensed & where. Also how the death penalty fits into the broader social dynamic of the United States; discussing both the objective and subjective arguments for and against capital punishment in the modern world. You are about to get some a wide perspective of unique views into the world of capital punishment. After reading, your eyes will be wide open no matter which side your argument is supporting. You will discover: The History Of Capital Punishment The Effects Of Capital Punishment Where Capital Punishment Still Exist Today Social Aspects Of Capital Punishment Does It Work Or Doesn't It Work? The Future Of Capital Punishment >>Take Action! Purchase this book today!
Death Penalty by
The use of the death penalty has been declining in recent years, and in 2016 the number of executions in the U.S. hit a 25-year low. This anthology provides a collection of essays that present a diverse array of views on the death penalty. Divergent viewpoints are summarized in a question-and-response format, allowing for complete comprehension. By evaluating contrasting opinions, readers can attain a complete and balanced knowledge of the subject. Fact boxes are included to summarize important information for researchers.
The Death Penalty by
When a violent crime is committed, some people believe the only fair punishment is for the perpetrator to be put to death. Others feel that this practice is inhumane and that no one should be deliberately killed, regardless of what he or she may have done. This volume examines the history of the death penalty, the ways it is administered, and the arguments for and against it. Chapter questions encourage discussion among readers, and detailed charts and compelling sidebars enhance readers' understanding of this hotly debated topic.
The Death Penalty by
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
The Death Penalty by
The United States is divided about the death penalty--17 states have banned it, while the remaining states have not. From wrongful convictions to botched executions, capital punishment is fraught with controversy. In The Death Penalty: What's Keeping It Alive, award-winning criminal defense attorney Andrea Lyon turns a critical eye towards the reasons why the death penalty remains active in most states, in spite of well-documented flaws in the justice system. The book opens with an overview of the history of the death penalty in America, then digs into the reasons capital punishment is a fixture in the justice system of most states. The author argues that religious and moral convictions play a role, as does media coverage of crime and punishment. Politics, however, plays the biggest role, according to the author, with no one wanting to look soft on crime. The death penalty remains a deadly political tool in most of the United States.
Against the Death Penalty by
A landmark dissenting opinion arguing against the death penalty. Does the death penalty violate the Constitution? In Against the Death Penalty, Justice Stephen Breyer argues that it does; that it is carried out unfairly and inconsistently and, thus, violates the ban on "cruel and unusual punishments" specified by the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution. "Today's administration of the death penalty," Breyer writes, "involves three fundamental constitutional defects: (1) serious unreliability, (2) arbitrariness in application, and (3) unconscionably long delays that undermine the death penalty's penological purpose. Perhaps as a result, (4) most places within the United States have abandoned its use." This volume contains Breyer's dissent in the case of Glossip v. Gross, which involved an unsuccessful challenge to Oklahoma's use of a lethal-injection drug because it might cause severe pain. Justice Breyer's legal citations have been edited to make them understandable to a general audience, but the text retains the full force of his powerful argument that the time has come for the Supreme Court to revisit the constitutionality of the death penalty. Breyer was joined in his dissent from the bench by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Their passionate argument has been cited by many legal experts including fellow Justice Antonin Scalia--as signaling an eventual Court ruling striking down the death penalty. A similar dissent in 1963 by Breyer's mentor, Justice Arthur J. Goldberg, helped set the stage for a later ruling, imposing what turned out to be a four-year moratorium on executions.
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Opinions Throughout History by
This new series from Grey House offers in-depth, single volumes that follow the debate, or path, to a decision on a controversial topic as it evolved throughout history. Each volume offers a wide range of opinion essays and editorials, speeches, and journal articles and expert analysis.
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The Goodness Paradox by 