The Death Penalty
- ISBN-10
- 1534502130
- ISBN-13
- 9781534502130
- Series
- The Death Penalty
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 120
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-12-15
- Publisher
- Greenhaven Publishing LLC
- Author
- Megan Manzano
Description
Is capital punishment morally justified? Although the issue generates strong opinions, there are no easy answers when it comes to taking the life of a human being. Supporters of the death penalty believe it deters law-breaking and is the only punishment strong enough for horrific crimes such as child murder and genocide. Opponents argue that it violates human rights and point to its finality in the face of judicial system error and unfairness. This resource presents a fascinating progression of current viewpoints that reflect the many facets of the death penalty debate.
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