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This book provides a theoretical and practical exploration of the constitutional bar against cruel and unusual punishments, excessive bail, and excessive fines. It explores the history of this prohibition, the current legal doctrine, and future applications of the Eighth Amendment. With contributions from the leading academics and experts on the Eighth Amendment and the wide range of punishments and criminal justice actors it touches, this volume addresses constitutional theory, legal history, federalism, constitutional values, the applicable legal doctrine, punishment theory, prison conditions, bail, fines, the death penalty, juvenile life without parole, execution methods, prosecutorial misconduct, race discrimination, and law & science.Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-139781108498579
eBay Product ID (ePID)15046636893
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Number of Pages325 Pages
Publication NameThe Eighth Amendment and Its Future in a New Age of Punishment
LanguageEnglish
SubjectLaw, Government, Sociology, Criminology
Publication Year2020
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaCriminal Law
AuthorMeghan J. Ryan, William W. Berry Iii
Dimensions
Item Height235 mm
Item Weight600 g
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EditorMeghan J. Ryan, William W. Berry Iii
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom