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A life for a life : the American debate over the death penalty / Michael Dow Burkhead.
Van Pelt Library HV8699.U5 B87 2009
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Burkhead, Michael Dow, 1946-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Capital punishment--United States.
- Capital punishment.
- United States.
- Physical Description:
- x, 205 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2009]
- Summary:
- "This book explores the various trends in public opinion that influence crime prevention efforts, create public policy, and reform criminal law. It discusses three core issues: the role of free will and determination; the search for the root cause or causes of crime; and the effects of studying crimes versus studying criminals"--Provided by publisher.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780786433681
- 078643368X
- OCLC:
- 368029708
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