The Case for Capital Punishment |
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| Author:
| Heilbrun, Alfred B.
Heilbrun, Alfred B. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7618-6036-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Publisher: | Hamilton Books
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| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $26.99 |
Book Description:
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Does the prospect of possible execution save lives by deterring the act of murder? Heilbrun presents evidence concerning whether state death penalties demonstrate the two necessary properties of a true deterrent. He also analyzes rarely-considered factors that influence the deterrence of murder and discusses the common criticisms of capital punishment.
Does the prospect of possible execution save lives by deterring the act of murder? Heilbrun presents evidence concerning whether state death penalties demonstrate the two necessary properties of a true deterrent. He also analyzes rarely-considered factors that influence the deterrence of murder and discusses the common criticisms of capital punishment.