The International Library of Essays on Capital Punishment, Volume 1
Author | : Peter Hodgkinson |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 361 |
Release | : 2016-12-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781351887533 |
ISBN-13 | : 135188753X |
Rating | : 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This volume provides up-to-date and nuanced analysis across a wide spectrum of capital punishment issues. The essays move beyond the conventional legal approach and propose fresh perspectives, including a unique critique of the abolition sector. Written by a range of leading experts with diverse geographical, methodological and conceptual approaches, the essays in this volume challenge received wisdom and embrace a holistic understanding of capital punishment based on practical experience and empirical data. This collection is indispensable reading for anyone seeking a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the complexity of the death penalty discourse.