Early capital cases in the U.S. Supreme Court -- African-Americans and capital punishment -- Abandonment and reinstatement of the death penalty -- Limiting the application of death penalty -- Age criteria for impsoing capital puishment -- Capital punishment and the federal government -- Legal methods of execution.
Summary:
"In the 400 years since the first known execution was carried out for treason in Virginia, American jurisdictions have debated both the appropriateness and methods of capital punishment and placed varying restrictions on its application. This book surveys this history from a penetrating new perspective"-- Provided by publisher.
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