A life for a life
Subtitle: the American debate over the death penalty
By: Michael Dow Burkhead.
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786433681
Subjects: Capital punishment -- United States
Description: "This book explores the various trends in public opinion that influence crime prevention efforts, create public policy, and reform criminal law. It discusses three core issues: the role of free will and determination; the search for the root cause or causes of crime; and the effects of studying crimes versus studying criminals"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.