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Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.

Deathwatch

Record #:
25540
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Abstract:
UNC researchers are finding out why the death penalty debate, whether right or wrong, is fading away. According to political scientist Frank Baumgartner, media framing has a strong effect on juries and public opinion of the death penalty. The idea of innocent people getting executed is a dominant discussion point nationwide.
Source:
Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 27 Issue 3, Spring 2011, p6-11, il, por