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505 0 a| Background and history -- Problems, controversies, and solutions -- Perspectives -- Profiles -- Data and documents -- Resources -- Chronology.;

520 a| "This book addresses the myriad controversies and examines the evidence regarding capital punishment in America. It answers questions regarding topics like the efficacy of capital punishment in deterring violent crime, the risks of mistakes, legal issues related to capital punishment, and the monetary costs of keeping inmates on death row. Presents 'Perspectives' from various writers, allowing readers to consider opinions from many informed individuals--including judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and professors--who are concerned with capital punishment. Supplies easy-to-understand information for general readers seeking to learn more about the history, purposes, effects, methods, and costs of capital punishment. Provides a balanced, objective discussion of the arguments and complex issues regarding capital punishment, enabling readers to reach their own opinions and conclusions"c| --Amazon.;

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The death penalty : a reference handbook / Joseph A. Melusky and Keith A. Pesto.

Author/creator	Melusky, Joseph Anthony author.
Other author	Pesto, Keith A., author.
Format	Electronic
Publication	Santa Barbara, California : ABC-CLIO, [2017]
Copyright Date	©2017
Description	1 online resource (xvii, 372 pages) : illustrations.
Supplemental Content	EBSCOhost
Subjects	Capital punishment--United States.

Series	Contemporary world issues Contemporary world issues. ^A226726
Contents	Background and history -- Problems, controversies, and solutions -- Perspectives -- Profiles -- Data and documents -- Resources -- Chronology.
Abstract	"This book addresses the myriad controversies and examines the evidence regarding capital punishment in America. It answers questions regarding topics like the efficacy of capital punishment in deterring violent crime, the risks of mistakes, legal issues related to capital punishment, and the monetary costs of keeping inmates on death row. Presents 'Perspectives' from various writers, allowing readers to consider opinions from many informed individuals--including judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and professors--who are concerned with capital punishment. Supplies easy-to-understand information for general readers seeking to learn more about the history, purposes, effects, methods, and costs of capital punishment. Provides a balanced, objective discussion of the arguments and complex issues regarding capital punishment, enabling readers to reach their own opinions and conclusions" --Amazon.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Source of description	Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.
Issued in other form	Print version: Melusky, Joseph Anthony. Death penalty. Santa Barbara, California : ABC-CLIO, [2017] 9781440845499
Genre/form	Electronic books.
Genre/form	Reference works.
Genre/form	Reference works.
LCCN	2017019942
ISBN	9781440845505 (electronic bk.)
ISBN	1440845506 (electronic bk.)
ISBN	(print : alk. paper)
ISBN	(print : alk. paper)

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