Routledge Handbook on Capital Punishment

Download or read book Routledge Handbook on Capital Punishment written by Robert M. Bohm and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capital punishment is one of the more controversial subjects in the social sciences. The current trend suggests the eventual demise of capital punishment in all but a few states and countries; a fresh look at capital punishment in the U.S. and worldwide is warranted. This handbook examines capital punishment from a variety of perspectives. An introductory chapter from experts Bohm and Lee presents a contextual framework, and chapters present state-of-the art analyses of a range of aspects of capital punishment. This is a key collection for students taking courses in prisons, criminal justice, criminology, and related subjects, as well as for academics and practitioners in related fields.