The Death Penalty

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Each volume in the Constitutional Issues series (actually a four- volume set) focuses on an important issue before the US Supreme Court. The present volume provides a history of Supreme Court law concerning the controversial subject of capital punishment. In addition to examining specific cases, it considers the latest trends in Supreme Court decisions, such as recent rulings that limit the number of appeals available to inmates on death row, and major issues surrounding capital punishment. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)