The Eighth Amendment and Its Future in a New Age of Punishment

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The Eighth Amendment and Its Future in a New Age of Punishment is written by Meghan J. Ryan and published by Cambridge University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1108580289 (ISBN 10) and 9781108580281 (ISBN 13).

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.