Both sides of the highly charged capital punishment debate in
the United States are examined in this breakthrough collection of
112 key documents, arranged by historical period. The political and
social aspects of the debate are represented through a wide range
of documents, including congressional hearings, Supreme Court
decisions, position papers, biographical accounts, and news
stories. An explanatory introduction precedes each document to help
readers understand how various and seemingly unrelated social,
economic, and political factors have impacted public attitudes,
legislation, and judicial decisions pertaining to capital
punishment.
Vila and Morris provide us with the historical and ecological
framework in which this centuries-old debate has unfolded. This
volume is organized into six parts, each one representing a
different time period: Colonial Era to Independence, 1800-1917,
1918-1959, 1960-1976, 1977-1989, and the 1990s. The documents
provided in each part trace the history and development of the
debate, chronicling the ebb and flow of support for the death
penalty during different periods in our country's history. Special
attention is paid to the effects of particular events in
history--the American Revolution, the Great Depression, and the
Civil Rights movement, for example--on the ever-changing opinions
concerning capital punishment. The representation of both sides of
the debate found in these documents will encourage and challenge
students, policymakers, and concerned citizens to examine their own
viewpoints and draw their own conclusions on the capital punishment
debate.
General
Imprint: |
Greenwood Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Primary Documents in American History and Contemporary Issues |
Release date: |
August 1997 |
First published: |
August 1997 |
Authors: |
Cynthia Morris
• Bryan Vila
|
Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 33mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
384 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-29942-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
Books >
Law >
General
|
LSN: |
0-313-29942-0 |
Barcode: |
9780313299421 |
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