The Death Penalty: Just Punishment or Cruel Practice?

By Allison Krumsiek

When a violent crime is committed, some people believe the only fair punishment is for the perpetrator to be put to death. Others feel that this practice is inhumane and that no one should be deliberately killed, regardless of what he or she may have done. This volume examines the history of the death penalty, the ways it is administered, and the arguments for and against it. Chapter questions encourage discussion among readers, and detailed charts and compelling sidebars enhance readers' understanding of this hotly debated topic.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1534562931
• ISBN13: 9781534562936
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: Lucent Press
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 12 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 10