Death Penalty on Trial: A Handbook with Cases, Laws, and Documents

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An extensive survey of the pros and cons, evolution, and current issues surrounding one of the hottest topics in today's social debates. * Entries on critical events; issues such as race, age, and evidence of innocence; and individuals like Velma Barfield, the first woman executed after the reinstatement of the death penalty * Chronology of the most important events in the legal history of capital punishment, including Atkins v. Virginia, a case involving the execution of people with mental disabilities

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"Sharp, informative, well organized, and well documented, this would be an asset to any collection." - Library Journal "A useful source for public and academic libraries." - American Reference Books Annual

Author Bio

Gary P. Gershman, PhD, is assistant professor of history and legal studies in the Division of Humanities at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL.