The International Library of Essays on Capital Punishment, Volume 1: Justice and Legal Issues

The International Library of Essays on Capital Punishment, Volume 1: Justice and Legal Issues
ISBN-10
135188753X
ISBN-13
9781351887533
Category
Social Science
Pages
552
Language
English
Published
2016-12-05
Publisher
Routledge
Author
Peter Hodgkinson

Description

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.

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