Bruce E. R. Thompson
The Greenhaven Encyclopedias Of - Capital Punishment
Hardcover
(Greenhaven Press Oct. 26, 2005)
, 1 edition
Use of capital punishment has declined in the United States and around the world over the centuries. However, for the most serious of crimes, capital punishment is still an option in most states, and a majority of U. S. citizens support its continued use. From methods of execution to the legal principles behind Supreme Court decisions, this encyclopedia provides the background needed to understand this complex issue.
- Series
- The Greenhaven Encyclopedias Of
- ISBN
- 073772174X / 9780737721744
- Pages
- 336
- Weight
- 25.6 oz.
- Dimensions
- 7.0 x 1.2
in.