Isbn: 9781035321773 - advanced introduction to capital punishment (elgar advanced introductions series) (11 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This Advanced Introduction to Capital Punishment provides a succinct overview of the modern American death penalty, tracing its historical roots in colonialism to contemporary applications within the juridical system. The authors analyse the mechanics of sentencing, the decisive role of jury selection, and the enduring influence of race despite formal safeguards. Key Features: Discusses foundational cases such as the Supreme Court's decisions in Furman v. Georgia and Gregg v. GeorgiaEngages with current issues and controversies related to the administration of the death penalty and the execution processExplains how American capital punishment was dismantled and reconstructed in the "modern era" using Eighth and Fourteenth Amendment legal doctrinesExplores the crucial role of defense counsel and the complex system of appellate reviewIncludes insights from three primary experts in the field, with both academic and capital litigation experienceThis Advanced Introduction provides an accessible overview of the complex field of capital punishment law, making it a valuable resource for academics, researchers and students of criminal law and justice, and law and society.…

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the worlds leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This Advanced Introduction to Capital Punishment provides a succinct overview of the modern American death penalty, tracing its historical roots in colonialism to contemporary applications within the juridical system. The authors analyse the mechanics of sentencing, the decisive role of jury selection, and the enduring influence of race despite formal safeguards. Key Features: Discusses foundational cases such as the Supreme Courts decisions in Furman v. Georgia and Gregg v. GeorgiaEngages with current issues and controversies related to the administration of the death penalty and the execution processExplains how American capital punishment was dismantled and reconstructed in the modern era using Eighth and Fourteenth Amendment legal doctrinesExplores the crucial role of defense counsel and the complex system of appellate reviewIncludes insights from three primary experts in the field, with both academic and capital litigation experienceThis Advanced Introduction provides an accessible overview of the complex field of capital punishment law, making it a valuable resource for academics, researchers and students of criminal law and justice, and law and society. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the worlds leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This Advanced Introduction to Capital Punishment provides a succinct overview of the modern American death penalty, tracing its historical roots in colonialism to contemporary applications within the juridical system. The authors analyse the mechanics of sentencing, the decisive role of jury selection, and the enduring influence of race despite formal safeguards. Key Features: Discusses foundational cases such as the Supreme Courts decisions in Furman v. Georgia and Gregg v. GeorgiaEngages with current issues and controversies related to the administration of the death penalty and the execution processExplains how American capital punishment was dismantled and reconstructed in the modern era using Eighth and Fourteenth Amendment legal doctrinesExplores the crucial role of defense counsel and the complex system of appellate reviewIncludes insights from three primary experts in the field, with both academic and capital litigation experienceThis Advanced Introduction provides an accessible overview of the complex field of capital punishment law, making it a valuable resource for academics, researchers and students of criminal law and justice, and law and society. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the worlds leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This Advanced Introduction to Capital Punishment provides a succinct overview of the modern American death penalty, tracing its historical roots in colonialism to contemporary applications within the juridical system. The authors analyse the mechanics of sentencing, the decisive role of jury selection, and the enduring influence of race despite formal safeguards. Key Features: Discusses foundational cases such as the Supreme Courts decisions in Furman v. Georgia and Gregg v. GeorgiaEngages with current issues and controversies related to the administration of the death penalty and the execution processExplains how American capital punishment was dismantled and reconstructed in the modern era using Eighth and Fourteenth Amendment legal doctrinesExplores the crucial role of defense counsel and the complex system of appellate reviewIncludes insights from three primary experts in the field, with both academic and capital litigation experienceThis Advanced Introduction provides an accessible overview of the complex field of capital punishment law, making it a valuable resource for academics, researchers and students of criminal law and justice, and law and society. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This Advanced Introduction to Capital Punishment provides a succinct overview of the modern American death penalty, tracing its historical roots in colonialism to contemporary applications within the juridical system. The authors analyse the mechanics of sentencing, the decisive role of jury selection, and the enduring influence of race despite formal safeguards. Key Features: Discusses foundational cases such as the Supreme Court's decisions in Furman v. Georgia and Gregg v. GeorgiaEngages with current issues and controversies related to the administration of the death penalty and the execution processExplains how American capital punishment was dismantled and reconstructed in the "modern era" using Eighth and Fourteenth Amendment legal doctrinesExplores the crucial role of defense counsel and the complex system of appellate reviewIncludes insights from three primary experts in the field, with both academic and capital litigation experienceThis Advanced Introduction provides an accessible overview of the complex field of capital punishment law, making it a valuable resource for academics, researchers and students of criminal law and justice, and law and society.…