Deadly Innocence? (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780687006151)

Beginning with the story of Joe Arridy, certified as a "feeble-minded imbecile" who was executed in Colorado in 1939, Deadly Innocence? traces political and judicial handling of incidents involving persons with retardation; describes similar current cases; and offers suggestions for action on the part of the police, the courts, professionals who work in the field of developmental disabilities, and concerned citizens.

Author: Robert Perske
ISBN-10: 0687006155
ISBN-13: 9780687006151
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Language: English
Published: 09/01/1995
Pages: 143
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 10.98h x 8.53w x 0.45d