Society's Final Solution: A History and Discussion of the Death Penalty - Couverture rigide

King, Laura Randa

 
9780761807131: Society's Final Solution: A History and Discussion of the Death Penalty
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0761807136 ISBN 13 : 9780761807131
Editeur : University Press of America, 1997

Synopsis

This book offers an in-depth examination of the historical perspective on the death penalty, discusses the process involved in the sentencing and administration of justice, and clarifies facets of an issue which is riddled with inequities and ambiguities that reflect gender bias, and racial and economic disparity. For example, of the 3028 people on death row as of August 1995, only 15% were women. Of those who are on death row today, virtually all are poor, a significant number are mentally retarded or otherwise mentally disabled, more than 40% are African-American, and a disproportionate number are Native American, Latino and Asian. These facts need to be carefully weighed against the grief, pain, and anguish caused by the untimely death of a murder victim with regard to the family members, as well as the related legal costs to society.

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À propos de l?auteur

Laura Randa King is a professional sales representative with Purdue Pharma and has a master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Delaware.

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Éditeur
University Press of America
Date d'édition
1997
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0761807136
ISBN 13 
9780761807131
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
288
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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