Death Penalty · Fifth Edition

Cases and Materials on the Death Penalty Fifth Edition

ISBN: 9781684678266
Publisher: West Academic
Edition: Fifth Edition

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Cases and Materials on the Death Penalty Fifth Edition ISBN:9781684678266

The Fifth Edition of this casebook retains the organization and structure of prior editions while providing a comprehensive update to reflect recent developments in the field. This edition incorporates two new principal cases decided since the Fourth Edition, along with updates throughout the text to ensure its currency in this evolving area of law and policy.

Key Updates:

Federal Habeas Corpus: New material addresses significant shifts in the Supreme Court’s capital punishment jurisprudence, particularly in the context of habeas corpus litigation.
The result is a thorough and up-to-date exploration of the constitutional regulation of capital punishment in the United States.

Casebook Structure:

Part I: Offers foundational background on the death penalty and introduces the Court’s landmark decisions.
Part II: Examines constitutional challenges to various components of death penalty schemes.
Part III: Focuses on the litigation of a capital case, analyzing the Court’s constitutional rulings on both the trial process and the penalty phase.
Part IV: Covers post-judgment issues, including federal habeas corpus review and matters related to the execution itself.
Part V: Explores broader perspectives on the death penalty, including international norms, the experiences of victims' families, the roles of prison officials, and reform efforts.

This updated edition provides students with a detailed and current understanding of the constitutional dimensions of capital punishment and its administration in America.

Cases and Materials on the Death Penalty Fifth Edition ISBN:9781684678266

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