Who owns death? : capital punishment, the American conscience, and the end of executions / Robert Jay Lifton and Greg Mitchell.
Author/creator |
Lifton, Robert Jay, 1926- |
Other author/creator | Mitchell, Greg, 1947- |
Format | Book and Print |
Edition | 1st ed. |
Publication Info | New York, N.Y. : Morrow, ©2000. |
Description | xvii, 270 pages ; 25 cm |
Subject(s) |
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Contents | The pope's travel plans: three states, three views of the death penalty -- Executions in America: trends and beginnings -- Methods of execution: seeking a "humane" end, from noose to needle -- Wardens and guards, chaplains and doctors -- Prosecutors and governors -- Jurors and judges -- Witnessing -- Murder victim's families -- Public opinion, private doubts -- The end of executions. |
Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [255]-263) and index. |
LCCN | 00032464 |
ISBN | 0380974983 |
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Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
Joyner | General Stacks | HV8699.U5 L54 2000 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |