The Eighth Amendment and Its Future in a New Age of Punishment (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781108498579)

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.

Author: Meghan J. Ryan
ISBN-10: 1108498574
ISBN-13: 9781108498579
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 06/11/2020
Pages: 325
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.37lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d