Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index.
Contents:
Life and death -- The history of execution -- How capital punishment works -- Is the death penalty right or wrong? -- Does the death penalty help or harm society? -- When mistakes are made -- Impact on victims, families, and executioners -- Alternatives, reform, or abolition.
Summary:
Examines all aspects of capital punishment in the United States, and discusses the history behind the death penalty in the United States, plus varying opinions about the ethics of capital punishment.
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