Does the death penalty deter crime? /

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by Parks, Peggy J.,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: In controversy Published by : ReferencePoint Press, (San Diego, CA :) Physical details: p. cm. Subject(s): Capital punishment | Punishment in crime deterrence --debates Year : 2009 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

What are the origins of the death penalty controversy? -- How do executions affect the crime rate? -- Does the legal process hamper the death penalty's deterrence effect? -- Does fear of the death penalty deter would-be criminals? -- Are alternative punishments more effective than the death penalty?