Capital punishment in the United States : a documentary history / edited by Bryan Vila and Cynthia Morris.

SeriesPrimary documents in American history and contemporary issues, 1069-5605
Primary documents in American history and contemporary issues. ^A371263
Contents Early views on capital punishment: colonial era to independence -- The abolition movement gains ground, 1800-1917 -- War and economic depression overshadow capital punishment, 1918-1959 -- Capital punishment in the courts, 1960-1976 -- The debate begins anew, 1977-1989 -- The death penalty in the 1990s: contemporary issues.
Local noteLittle-308950--305131014761W
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [315]-325) and index.
LCCN 96051137
ISBN0313299420 (alk. paper)