Includes bibliographical references (p. 103-108) and index.
Contents:
Introduction: What is capital punishment? -- Point : the death penalty is an effective deterrent to crime -- Counterpoint : the death penalty is not an effective deterrent to crime -- Point : reducing limits on capital punishment would make it more effective -- Counterpoint : it is too easy to convict and execute people -- Point : capital punishment is applied fairly in our society -- Counterpoint : capital punishment is applied unfairly in our society -- Conclusion: The future of capital punishment in America -- Appendix: Beginning legal research.
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