Bessler, John D.

Death in the dark : midnight executions in America

Boston, MA : Northeastern University Press, c1997. Paperback. X, 319 pp. Mailorder only - Alleen verzending mogelijk. Book condition : as new. - This provocative book provides a comprehensive history of executions in the United States from colonial days to the present. Framing his analysis within the context of the politics of capital punishment and the role of the media in the death penalty debate, John D. Bessler begins by examining the transition from crowded public hangings in town squares to private executions behind prison walls. He then explores the origins and legislative rationales that led to statutory provisions mandating private, nighttime executions. ISBN 9781555533571.

Kloof Booksellers & Scientia VerlagProfessional seller

Book number: #215762

Keywords: RECHT RECHT, criminal law capital punishment, Todesstrafe

Bessler, John D.

Death in the Dark: Midnight Executions in America

Boston, Northeastern University Press, 1997. First Edition. Paperback. 1555533574. 8vo. 310pp. Illus. Price sticker on front cover. Good+.

The Victoria BookshopProfessional seller

Book number: 21804

Catalogue: Non Fiction

Keywords: CRIME CAPITAL PUNISHMENT EXECUTIONS UNITED STATES 1555533574

BESSLER, JOHN D.

Kiss of Death: America's Love Affair With the Death Penalty

Boston, Northeastern, 2003. Ed.: Reprint, 21 Cm. Paperback. ISBN: 1555535666. A very good paperback. Clean, tight, unmarked. -. Very Good/Wraps.

George Cross BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 37692

Catalogue: Law

Keywords: Law 1555535666

Craig, Theresa (John Bessler, photo.)

Edith Wharton; a House Full of Rooms; Architecture, Interiors, and Gardens

The Monacelli Press, [, 1996. Hardcover. Marks from three paper clips affecting top margin of endpapers and half-title page/frontispiece; previous owner's label on front free endpaper; otherwise very good condition in slightly edge-worn dust jacket. ]. 207p. Illus. Folio. .

Hammer Mountain Book HallsProfessional seller

Book number: 54201

CRAIG, THERESA; WHARTON, EDITH; BESSLER, JOHN [PHOTOGRAPHER]

Edith Wharton: A House Full of Rooms: Architecture, Interiors, Gardens

The Monacelli Press, 1996-10-01. Hardcover. Brand new gift quality hardcover in jacket oversized and overweight. Please email for photos.. Collectible: Like New .

Griffin BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 110861