Routledge Handbook on Capital Punishment

Capital punishment is one of the more controversial subjects in the social sciences. The current trend suggests the eventual demise of capital punishment in all but a few states and countries; a fresh look at capital punishment in the U.S. and worldwide is warranted. This handbook examines capital punishment from a variety of perspectives. An introductory chapter from experts Bohm and Lee presents a contextual framework, and chapters present state-of-the art analyses of a range of aspects of capital punishment. This is a key collection for students taking courses in prisons, criminal justice, criminology, and related subjects, as well as for academics and practitioners in related fields.