The Death Penalty
In this provocative narrative, readers explore one of the major global debates of our time--whether or not the death penalty is an abuse of human rights. Should all lives be valued equally, even those of convicted murders? Some people argue that a life sentence in prison can be a worse prospect than the death penalty. Readers consider the two opposing viewpoints of the debate, and analyze the facts behind the headlines, the history of the death penalty, and the latest perspectives on the right to life.
* Reviews *
Series
review: Both Sides of the Story
"Each
title successfully presents both sides of a contemporary issue. ... The texts are
straightforward, easy to understand, and have an appealing format. Chapters
progress logically with helpful headings and subheadings. The numerous text
boxes, captioned color photos, and reproductions add additional
information."
-Susan
Shaver, School Library Journal
Book
review: Death Penalty
"Death
Penalty discusses the use of and debate about the death penalty throughout
history, raising awareness of religious perspectives, costs, connections to race
and poverty, and the concept of justice."
-Susan
Shaver, School Library Journal
