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Encyclopedia of capital punishment in the United States / Louis J. Palmer, Jr.

Author/creator Palmer, Louis J., Jr., 1956-
Format Book and Print
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, ©2008.
Descriptionvii, 623 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Subject(s)
Abstract "In this updated encyclopedia are entries on virtually every capital punishment decision rendered by the U.S. Supreme Court from its inception through 2006. Entries are also provided for each Supreme Court Justice who has ever rendered a capital punishment opinion. Entries on jurisdictions cite present-day death penalty laws and judicial structure"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 601-602) and index.
LCCN 2008021394
ISBN9780786432639 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)
ISBN0786432632 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)

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Joyner Reference Stacks HV8694 .P35 2008 ✔ Available