Ending the Death Penalty - by A Hammel (Hardcover)

Name: Ending the Death Penalty - by A Hammel (Hardcover)
Brand: Palgrave MacMillan
SKU: 1006477302
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Examining the successful movements to abolish capital punishment in the UK, France, and Germany, this book examines the similarities in the social structure and political strategies of abolition movements in all three countries.
About the Author: ANDREW HAMMEL is Assistant Professor for American Law at the University of Düsseldorf, Germany.Hepreviouslyworked as a lawyer, defending death row inmates in U.S. state and federal courts.
260 Pages
Social Science, Criminology

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Examining the successful movements to abolish capital punishment in the UK, France, and Germany, this book examines the similarities in the social structure and political strategies of abolition movements in all three countries. An in-depth comparative analysis with other countries assesses chances of success of abolition elsewhere.

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'Ending the Death Penalty is a tour de force. Beautifully written and meticulously argued, Hammel's book is indispensable reading for anyone interested in the death penalty or contemporary issues of criminal justice. This book is destined to become a classic in the field.' - David Dow, University Distinguished Professor, University of Houston Law Center, USA

About the Author

ANDREW HAMMEL is Assistant Professor for American Law at the University of Düsseldorf, Germany.Hepreviouslyworked as a lawyer, defending death row inmates in U.S. state and federal courts.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)

Weight: .95 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 260

Genre: Social Science

Sub-Genre: Criminology

Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan

Format: Hardcover

Author: A Hammel

Language: English

Street Date: June 16, 2010

TCIN: 1006477302

UPC: 9780230231986

Item Number (DPCI): 247-38-5364

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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