Lifton, Robert Jay

Who owns death? capital punishment, the American conscience, and the end of executions Robert Jay Lifton and Greg Mitchell. - 1st ed. - New York, N.Y. Morrow c2000. - xvii, 270 p. 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [255]-263) and index.

The pope's travel plans: three states, three views of the death penalty -- Executions in America: trends and beginnings -- Methods of execution: seeking a "humane" end, from noose to needle -- Wardens and guards, chaplains and doctors -- Prosecutors and governors -- Jurors and judges -- Witnessing -- Murder victim's families -- Public opinion, private doubts -- The end of executions.

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