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Explore the compelling insights in 'The Penalty Is Death,' a trade paperback presented in brand new condition, ISBN 9781922585776. This pivotal publication by Scribe Publications, released in 2022, is essential for anyone interested in the complex ideals surrounding capital punishment. Spanning 368 pages, this thought-provoking book examines the evolution of the death penalty, from the grim hanging of Ronald Ryan—Australia's last executed man—to modern discussions surrounding state-sanctioned executions.
With an increase in abolitionist nations rising to 108, this book provides a crucial examination of historical and contemporary perspectives regarding capital punishment. Drawing on a vast array of sources, it includes the influential ideas of renowned thinkers such as Charles Dickens, Albert Camus, and George Orwell. The legal, political, and philosophical commentary herein gives readers a well-rounded understanding of the arguments for and against capital punishment.
Discover firsthand accounts and critical analyses that expose the harsh realities of the death penalty and its long-lasting impacts. Barry Jones’s insightful introduction brings the discussion to the present day, addressing ongoing controversies surrounding the death penalty in the United States. Perfect for students, scholars, and advocates of human rights, 'The Penalty Is Death' is a vital resource in the debate over the ethics of capital punishment. Get your copy today and dive into a captivating exploration of justice, morality, and the death penalty's enduring legacy.
**Delivery Information:** All orders are processed promptly and shipped securely. Expect timely delivery to your doorstep, ensuring you receive this important book in perfect condition.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922585776
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 368
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The Penalty is Death was first published in 1968, in the aftermath of the hanging of Ronald Ryan in Victoria - the last man executed in Australia. At the time, capital punishment had been abolished as the penalty for murder in only 30 nations, although there was a moratorium on its use in many more. In 2022, the number of abolitionist nations has risen to 108, and 54 more have longstanding moratoriums. The World Coalition against the Death Penalty reported the number of recorded executions in 2021 at 2,397, with about 2,000 in China.
Drawing on a wide range of historical and contemporary sources, The Penalty is Death includes some of the most significant voices in the international history of debates about capital punishment from the eighteenth century to the present day. It contains an historical overview of the arguments for and against capital punishment; legal, political, and philosophical analysis and commentary; and firsthand accounts of the reality of executions and their aftermaths.
It features the views of great novelists such as Charles Dickens, Albert Camus, Arthur Koestler, and George Orwell; philosophers such as Max Charlesworth; legal scholars such as Cesare Beccaria; and rigid enforcers such as J Edgar Hoover. Barry Jones's important new introduction brings the story up to date, including the continuing use of the death penalty in the US.
With an increase in abolitionist nations rising to 108, this book provides a crucial examination of historical and contemporary perspectives regarding capital punishment. Drawing on a vast array of sources, it includes the influential ideas of renowned thinkers such as Charles Dickens, Albert Camus, and George Orwell. The legal, political, and philosophical commentary herein gives readers a well-rounded understanding of the arguments for and against capital punishment.
Discover firsthand accounts and critical analyses that expose the harsh realities of the death penalty and its long-lasting impacts. Barry Jones’s insightful introduction brings the discussion to the present day, addressing ongoing controversies surrounding the death penalty in the United States. Perfect for students, scholars, and advocates of human rights, 'The Penalty Is Death' is a vital resource in the debate over the ethics of capital punishment. Get your copy today and dive into a captivating exploration of justice, morality, and the death penalty's enduring legacy.
**Delivery Information:** All orders are processed promptly and shipped securely. Expect timely delivery to your doorstep, ensuring you receive this important book in perfect condition.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922585776
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 368
Description:
The Penalty is Death was first published in 1968, in the aftermath of the hanging of Ronald Ryan in Victoria - the last man executed in Australia. At the time, capital punishment had been abolished as the penalty for murder in only 30 nations, although there was a moratorium on its use in many more. In 2022, the number of abolitionist nations has risen to 108, and 54 more have longstanding moratoriums. The World Coalition against the Death Penalty reported the number of recorded executions in 2021 at 2,397, with about 2,000 in China.
Drawing on a wide range of historical and contemporary sources, The Penalty is Death includes some of the most significant voices in the international history of debates about capital punishment from the eighteenth century to the present day. It contains an historical overview of the arguments for and against capital punishment; legal, political, and philosophical analysis and commentary; and firsthand accounts of the reality of executions and their aftermaths.
It features the views of great novelists such as Charles Dickens, Albert Camus, Arthur Koestler, and George Orwell; philosophers such as Max Charlesworth; legal scholars such as Cesare Beccaria; and rigid enforcers such as J Edgar Hoover. Barry Jones's important new introduction brings the story up to date, including the continuing use of the death penalty in the US.