Block brian p hostettler john (15 risultati)

Condizione: New.

Softcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: N/A. x, 288pp. Laminated stiff card covers. 8vo. Some edge wear to card covers. Previous owner's detail inked opposite the title page else internally neat, clean, bright and tight.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 1st. Hanging in the Balance traces the history of capital punishment in the United Kingdom from ancient times to the modern day-through periods of reform until hanging for murder was finally abolished by Parliament in 1969. It describes in detail the Parliamentary and public debates, and notes the stance taken by organizations and individuals (including the tenacious and persistent Sydney Silverman MP). The book collates data and references not previously brought together in one place - and in exploring the underlying issues and the recurring arguments about deterrence, retribution and expediency it provides an invaluable resource vis-a-vis the same debate in the many countries where capital punishment still exists. Lord Callaghan was home secretary at the time of abolition. His Foreword conveys how strong his personal feelings were concerning the death penalty from the time he entered Parliament in 1945. The book's closing chapters record how his insistence that abolition should become permanent ultimately overcame the still considerable opposition. Capital punishment was finally abolished in 1999 throughout the UK.For all practical purposes this had already happened in 1969 when the Murder (Abolition of Death Penalty) Act 1965 was made fully effective into following a trial period. 'A masterwork': Justice of the Peace.…

Condizione: New. In English.

Condizione: New.

Softcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: N/A. First edition, first impression. Signed and inscribed by John Hostettler on the title page. Laminated stiff card covers. 8vo. A little gentle edge wear to card covers else neat, clean, bright and tight throughout.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. In English.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 1st. Hanging in the Balance traces the history of capital punishment in the United Kingdom from ancient times to the modern day-through periods of reform until hanging for murder was finally abolished by Parliament in 1969. It describes in detail the Parliamentary and public debates, and notes the stance taken by organizations and individuals (including the tenacious and persistent Sydney Silverman MP). The book collates data and references not previously brought together in one place - and in exploring the underlying issues and the recurring arguments about deterrence, retribution and expediency it provides an invaluable resource vis-a-vis the same debate in the many countries where capital punishment still exists. Lord Callaghan was home secretary at the time of abolition. His Foreword conveys how strong his personal feelings were concerning the death penalty from the time he entered Parliament in 1945. The book's closing chapters record how his insistence that abolition should become permanent ultimately overcame the still considerable opposition. Capital punishment was finally abolished in 1999 throughout the UK.For all practical purposes this had already happened in 1969 when the Murder (Abolition of Death Penalty) Act 1965 was made fully effective into following a trial period. 'A masterwork': Justice of the Peace.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. Paperback book in good condition. Shelfwear to all edges of covers with bumps to head and foot of spine and bumps and creasing to corners. Minor marks to edges of text block. 8vo. 461pp.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 288 423:B&W 6 x 9 in or 229 x 152 mm Perfect Bound on White w/Matte Lam.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 288.

Condizione: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 288.

Condizione: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. The less well-known background to a selection of leading cases.&Uumlber den AutorrnrnBrian P Block has a doctorate in pharmacology and has spent decades testing the safety of new medicines. He holds degrees in pharmacy (London), criminal ju.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condizione: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. &Uumlber den AutorBrian P Block and John Hostettler have written many books and articles on facets of law, lawyers, politics and social history. This is their third book as co-authors.KlappentextHanging in th.…