Classical School of Criminological Thought

Read Chapter 2 and review the below NBC Learn video, then answer the following questions:

Title: The Death Penalty Is Dying Out
Date: Dec 17, 2011
Duration: 00:02:29

1. Do you agree with Beccaria's assessment of the death penalty? Explain.
2. What portions of his reasoning do you most agree or disagree with?

Make sure to:

• Write a short essay or paragraph of at least 300 words.
• Use concrete examples/details and avoid generalities.
• Address all questions.
• Use proper grammar and punctuation.
• If you researched your topic and are using information from what you learned, remember to cite your sources.
• Do not plagiarize.