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OverviewTo what degree should the American justice system punish offenders? Should the age of the offender, or his mental capacity, or the severity of his crime help dictate a fair punishment? This anthology discusses the Eighth Amendment, including a history dating back to biblical times, its inseparable ties to the death penalty, and recent rulings and debates. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kristin O'Donnell TubbPublisher: Cengage Gale Imprint: Greenhaven Press Edition: Annotated edition Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.60cm Weight: 0.331kg ISBN: 9780737719253ISBN 10: 0737719257 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 25 February 2005 Recommended Age: From 16 to 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback 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: Freedom from Cruel and Unusual Punishment Kristin O'Donnell Tubb's Freedom From Cruel And Unusual Punishment, which explores the death penalty, and what kinds of punishment are deemed 'cruel and unusual'. Again, pro/con debates on key issues lend to classroom debates and discussions as well.--Children's Bookwatch, April 2006 Review: Freedom from Cruel and Unusual Punishment Kristin O'Donnell Tubb's Freedom From Cruel And Unusual Punishment, which explores the death penalty, and what kinds of punishment are deemed 'cruel and unusual'. Again, pro/con debates on key issues lend to classroom debates and discussions as well. --Children's Bookwatch, April 2006 Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |