ISBN:

• 9781601520845
• 1601520840

Description: 96 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.

Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

• What are the origins of the death penalty controversy?
• How do executions affect the crime rate?
• Does the legal process hamper the death penalty's deterrence effect?
• Does fear of the death penalty deter would-be criminals?
• Are alternative punishments more effective at deterring crime?

LCCN: 2009017280

Control Number: 694278

Series:

• In Controversy
• In controversy.

Subjects:

• Capital punishment -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
• Punishment in crime deterrence -- United States -- Juvenile literature.