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OverviewIs capital punishment morally justified? Does it violate the Constitution? What moral ambiguities surround physician participation? Will legislation help prevent racial bias in death penalty convictions? Supporting key Social Studies curriculum, this compendium of opinion on the moral and ethical issues surrounding capital punishment offers readers a set of diverse viewpoints with which to form an educated opinion. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christine WatkinsPublisher: Greenhaven Publishing Imprint: Greenhaven Publishing Dimensions: Width: 15.00cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 22.40cm Weight: 0.181kg ISBN: 9780737751727ISBN 10: 073775172 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 11 March 2011 Recommended Age: From 14 to 17 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsReview: The Ethics of Capital Punishment Each well-chosen selection raises fascinating questions about the legal and ethical aspects of each issue, inviting teens' empathy with personal histories as well as facts. With up-to-date, relevant resource lists and expertly edited selections, these volumes, like others in the venerable series, are natural choices to support high-school debates and classroom discussion.--Booklist, March 2011 Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |