Capital Punishment: Based On Professor Mittermaier's Todesstrafe (1865)

By Carl Joseph Anton Mittermaier

Book Overview

Capital Punishment: Based On Professor Mittermaier�������s Todesstrafe (1865) is a book written by Carl Joseph Anton Von Mittermaier. It is a comprehensive study on the topic of capital punishment, which was first published in 1865. The book presents an in-depth analysis of the legal, moral, and social implications of the death penalty. Mittermaier was a renowned German jurist and professor of law who specialized in criminal law. He was a prominent advocate for the abolition of capital punishment and his work on the subject has been influential in shaping the debate on the death penalty. The book is divided into four parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of capital punishment and its various forms. The second part examines the legal aspects of the death penalty, including the procedures involved in its application and the role of the judiciary. The third part discusses the moral and ethical considerations of capital punishment, including arguments for and against its use. The final part looks at the social impact of the death penalty, including its effects on crime rates, public opinion, and the criminal justice system. Throughout the book, Mittermaier presents a balanced and thorough analysis of the death penalty, drawing on a wide range of sources and perspectives. He provides a detailed critique of the arguments in favor of capital punishment, and argues that it is a flawed and ineffective form of punishment that is incompatible with modern principles of justice and human rights. Overall, Capital Punishment: Based On Professor Mittermaier�������s Todesstrafe (1865) is a seminal work on the subject of capital punishment, and an important contribution to the ongoing debate about the use of the death penalty.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436797098
• ISBN13: 9781436797092
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"