capital punishment, the American conscience, and the end of executions Lifton, Robert Jay creator Mitchell, Greg 1947- text bibliography nyu New York, N.Y Morrow c2000 2000 1st ed. monographic eng

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xvii, 270 p. 25 cm. 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. Robert Jay Lifton and Greg Mitchell. Includes bibliographical references (p. [255]-263) and index. Capital punishment United States HV 8699 .U5 L54 2000 364.66/0973 0380974983 9780380974986 00032464 PUCPR 080409 20160527201156.0 285804