Ekland-Olson, Sheldon, 1944-,

How ethical systems change : lynching and capital punishment / Lynching and capital punishment Sheldon Ekland-Olson, Danielle Dirks. - xi, 67 pages ; 26 cm. - Framing 21st century social issues . - Framing 21st century social issues. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 53-56) and index.

What lies ahead -- Removing the protective boundaries of life -- A campaign to stop the executions -- The pendulum swings, the debate continues.

9780415505192 (paperback) RM52.48 0415505194 (paperback) 9780203127841 (ebook) 0203127846 (ebook)

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Punishment--History.--United States
Life--Moral and ethical aspects.
Social justice--History.--United States
Discrimination in capital punishment--History.--United States
Lynching--History.--United States
Capital punishment--History.--United States