Murder at the Supreme Court: lethal crimes and landmark cases
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Amherst, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, c2013.
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410 pages : ill. ; 24 cm
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In 1969, America's Supreme Court ruled that capital punishment was unconstitutional. But the Court's resolve soon began to falter. Why? What were the consequences for the rule of law and for the life at stake in the case? In this title, these are some of the questions answered.

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In 1969, America's Supreme Court ruled that capital punishment was unconstitutional. But the Court's resolve soon began to falter. Why? What were the consequences for the rule of law and for the life at stake in the case? In this title, these are some of the questions answered.
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Clancy, M., & O'Brien, T. (2013). Murder at the Supreme Court: lethal crimes and landmark cases. Amherst, N.Y., Prometheus Books.

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Clancy, Martin and Tim. O'Brien. 2013. Murder At the Supreme Court: Lethal Crimes and Landmark Cases. Amherst, N.Y., Prometheus Books.

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Clancy, Martin and Tim. O'Brien, Murder At the Supreme Court: Lethal Crimes and Landmark Cases. Amherst, N.Y., Prometheus Books, 2013.

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Clancy, Martin. and Tim O'Brien. Murder At the Supreme Court: Lethal Crimes and Landmark Cases. Amherst, N.Y., Prometheus Books, 2013.

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