Life and death -- The history of execution -- How capital punishment works -- Is the death penalty right or wrong? -- Does the death penalty help or harm society? -- When mistakes are made -- Impact on victims, families, and executioners -- Alternatives, reform, or abolition.
Summary
Examines all aspects of capital punishment in the United States, and discusses the history behind the death penalty in the United States, plus varying opinions about the ethics of capital punishment.
Audience
1140L Lexile
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index.