Routledge Determinants of the Death Penalty - Comparative Study

Explore a comprehensive global analysis of capital punishment with Determinants of the Death Penalty. This scholarly work from the Routledge Research in Comparative Politics series provides a systematic explanation of why certain nations utilize the death penalty while others do not. By moving away from value judgments, the study focuses on identifying specific characteristics common to different political landscapes. This research uses statistical analysis to examine how physical, cultural, social, economic, institutional, and historical factors influence the popularity of capital punishment. The text provides specialized insights by conducting separate studies for democracies and non-democracies, as well as within four distinct regional contexts. It is an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals interested in political science, comparative politics, and global governance. Gain a data-driven understanding of the complex factors that shape modern legal and political systems through this in-depth academic study.