The problem with capital punishment and why it should be abolished in America / Vincent R. Jones, Sr.
2024
KF9227.C2 J66 2024 (Mapit)
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The problem with capital punishment and why it should be abolished in America / Vincent R. Jones, Sr.
Imprint
Lanham : Lexington Books, [2024]
Description
xiv, 115 pages; 24 cm
Formatted Contents Note
The history of the death penalty : a brief overview
The death penalty : an unjust and arbitrarily applied penalty
The financial cost of capital punishment makes it illogical to continue its use
Capital punishment runs counter to the United States Constitution by violating the 8th Admendments prohibition against "Cruel and unusual punishment"
Lethal injection : an inherently flawed method of execution
Bad lawyers : the unspoken key to many death sentences
The persistent problem of false confessions in death penalty cases
Wrongful convictions, innocence, and the death penalty
Life without parole : the alternative to capital punishment
Final considerations : capital punishment.
The death penalty : an unjust and arbitrarily applied penalty
The financial cost of capital punishment makes it illogical to continue its use
Capital punishment runs counter to the United States Constitution by violating the 8th Admendments prohibition against "Cruel and unusual punishment"
Lethal injection : an inherently flawed method of execution
Bad lawyers : the unspoken key to many death sentences
The persistent problem of false confessions in death penalty cases
Wrongful convictions, innocence, and the death penalty
Life without parole : the alternative to capital punishment
Final considerations : capital punishment.
Summary
"This book takes a harsh, critical look at capital punishment and points out the glaring flaws and misconceptions about its effectiveness. It makes a factual, legal, and moral argument for its abolition while refuting the main arguments in support of the death penalty"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Available in Other Form
Online version: Jones Sr., Vincent R. Problem with capital punishment and why it should be abolished in america Lanham : Lexington Books, 2023
Call Number
KF9227.C2 J66 2024
Language
English
ISBN
9781666903829 hardcover
1666903825 hardcover
9781666903836 electronic publication
1666903825 hardcover
9781666903836 electronic publication
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