
Society's Final Solution
A History and Discussion of the Death Penalty
Laura Randa King(Author)
University Press of America
Published on 29. August 1997
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-0-7618-0713-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book offers an in-depth examination of the historical perspective on the death penalty, discusses the process involved in the sentencing and administration of justice, and clarifies facets of an issue which is riddled with inequities and ambiguities that reflect gender bias, and racial and economic disparity. For example, of the 3028 people on 'death row' as of August 1995, only 15% were women. Of those who are on 'death row' today, virtually all are poor, a significant number are mentally retarded or otherwise mentally disabled, more than 40% are African-American, and a disproportionate number are Native American, Latino and Asian. These facts need to be carefully weighed against the grief, pain, and anguish caused by the untimely death of a murder victim with regard to the family members, as well as the related legal costs to society.
Reviews / Votes
This collection will unquestionably promote clearer and more careful thinking about the death penalty...uniformly well written and coherently organized. * Choice Reviews * A refreshing approach to a very difficult subject. * University Of Southern Mississippi * A refreshing approach to a very difficult subject. * University Of Southern Mississippi * This collection will unquestionably promote clearer and more careful thinking about the death penalty...uniformly well written and coherently organized. * Choice Reviews *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Product notice
Laminated cover
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
551 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7618-0713-1 (9780761807131)
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Persons
Laura Randa King is a professional sales representative with Purdue Pharma and has a master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Delaware.