Title: Social Science and the Evolving Standards of Death Penalty Law
Abstract: Chapter 12 Social Science and the Evolving Standards of Death Penalty Law Phoebe C. Ellsworth, Phoebe C. EllsworthSearch for more papers by this authorSamuel R. Gross, Samuel R. GrossSearch for more papers by this author Phoebe C. Ellsworth, Phoebe C. EllsworthSearch for more papers by this authorSamuel R. Gross, Samuel R. GrossSearch for more papers by this author Book Editor(s):Eugene Borgida, Eugene BorgidaSearch for more papers by this authorSusan T. Fiske, Susan T. FiskeSearch for more papers by this author First published: 28 November 2007 https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470696422.ch12 AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Summary This chapter contains section titled: Introduction Public Acceptance of Capital Punishment: "Evolving Standards of Decency" Excessiveness of Capital Punishment: The Question of Deterrence Arbitrariness and Discrimination: Capital Punishment in Practice Conclusion: Retribution, Innocence, and Public Opinion Beyond Common Sense: Psychological Science in the Courtroom RelatedInformation