| A Comparative Analysis of Capital Punishment: Statutes, Policies, Frequencies, and Public Attitudes the World Over Contributor(s): Simon, Rita J. (Author), Blaskovich, Dagny a. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0739103822 ISBN-13: 9780739103821 Publisher: Lexington Books OUR PRICE: $100.98 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2002 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Conflict Of Laws - Law | International |
| Dewey: 364.66 |
| LCCN: 2002005659 |
| Series: Global Perspectives on Social Issues |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6" W x 9" (0.79 lbs) 136 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A Comparative Analysis of Capital Punishment provides a concise and detailed history of the death penalty. Incorporating and synthesizing public opinion data and empirical studies, Simon and Blaskovich's work compares, across societies, the offense types punishable by death, the level of public support for the death penalty, the forms the penalty takes, and the categories of persons exempt from punishment. It examines the effectiveness of the death penalty as a deterrent to violent offenses, especially homicide, the extent to which innocent persons have become the victims of capital punishment, and occurrences of state sponsored genocide and democide. This book is a practical and useful tool for public policy makers, criminal justice practitioners, students, and anyone who seeks to better understand the worldwide debate on this controversial social issue. |