Thinking critically : the death penalty / by Stephanie Watson.
The death penalty has existed in Western civilization for thousands of years, and its use has remained controversial throughout that time. Through a narrative-driven pro/con formatsupported by facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrationsthis title examines issues related to the death penalty. Topics include: Does the Death Penalty Deter Crime? Is the Death Penalty Fairly Imposed? Is the Death Penalty Ethical? Does the Death Penalty Serve Justice?
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- ISBN: 9781682822654
- ISBN: 1682822656
- Physical Description: 80 pages : illustrations, charts ; 25 cm.
- Publisher: San Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, Inc., [2018]
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Does the death penalty deter crime? -- Is the death penalty fairly imposed? -- Is the death penalty ethical? -- Does the death penalty serve justice? -- . |
Target Audience Note: | Grade 9 to 12. |
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Subject: | Capital punishment > United States. Punishment in crime deterrence > United States. Crime prevention > United States. |
Genre: | Young adult literature. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Meyersdale Public Library | YA 364.66 WATSON (Text) | 30512005384217 | MEYM Non-Fiction | Available | - |