The Resource The death penalty : a reference handbook, Joseph A. Melusky and Keith A. Pesto
The death penalty : a reference handbook, Joseph A. Melusky and Keith A. Pesto
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Resource Information
The item The death penalty : a reference handbook, Joseph A. Melusky and Keith A. Pesto represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Waubonsee Community College.
This item is available to borrow from 3 library branches.
- Summary
- "This book addresses the myriad controversies and examines the evidence regarding capital punishment in America. It answers questions regarding topics like the efficacy of capital punishment in deterring violent crime, the risks of mistakes, legal issues related to capital punishment, and the monetary costs of keeping inmates on death row. Presents 'Perspectives' from various writers, allowing readers to consider opinions from many informed individuals―including judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and professors―who are concerned with capital punishment. Supplies easy-to-understand information for general readers seeking to learn more about the history, purposes, effects, methods, and costs of capital punishment. Provides a balanced, objective discussion of the arguments and complex issues regarding capital punishment, enabling readers to reach their own opinions and conclusions"
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- xvii, 372 pages
- Contents
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- Background and history
- Problems, controversies, and solutions
- Perspectives
- Profiles
- Data and documents
- Resources
- Chronology
- Isbn
- 9781440845499
- Label
- The death penalty : a reference handbook
- Title
- The death penalty
- Title remainder
- a reference handbook
- Statement of responsibility
- Joseph A. Melusky and Keith A. Pesto
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- "This book addresses the myriad controversies and examines the evidence regarding capital punishment in America. It answers questions regarding topics like the efficacy of capital punishment in deterring violent crime, the risks of mistakes, legal issues related to capital punishment, and the monetary costs of keeping inmates on death row. Presents 'Perspectives' from various writers, allowing readers to consider opinions from many informed individuals―including judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and professors―who are concerned with capital punishment. Supplies easy-to-understand information for general readers seeking to learn more about the history, purposes, effects, methods, and costs of capital punishment. Provides a balanced, objective discussion of the arguments and complex issues regarding capital punishment, enabling readers to reach their own opinions and conclusions"
- Assigning source
- --Amazon
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Melusky, Joseph Anthony
- Dewey number
- 364.660973
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- HV8699.U5
- LC item number
- M46 2017
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
- Pesto, Keith A.
- Series statement
- Contemporary world issues
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
- Capital punishment
- Label
- The death penalty : a reference handbook, Joseph A. Melusky and Keith A. Pesto
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
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- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Background and history -- Problems, controversies, and solutions -- Perspectives -- Profiles -- Data and documents -- Resources -- Chronology
- Control code
- ocn952789812
- Dimensions
- 24 cm.
- Extent
- xvii, 372 pages
- Isbn
- 9781440845499
- Isbn Type
- (alk. paper)
- Lccn
- 2017007384
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations
- System control number
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- (Sirsi) o952789812
- (OCoLC)952789812
- Label
- The death penalty : a reference handbook, Joseph A. Melusky and Keith A. Pesto
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Background and history -- Problems, controversies, and solutions -- Perspectives -- Profiles -- Data and documents -- Resources -- Chronology
- Control code
- ocn952789812
- Dimensions
- 24 cm.
- Extent
- xvii, 372 pages
- Isbn
- 9781440845499
- Isbn Type
- (alk. paper)
- Lccn
- 2017007384
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations
- System control number
-
- (Sirsi) o952789812
- (OCoLC)952789812
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