The Man Who Emptied Death Row
| Author | : James L. Merriner |
| Publisher | : SIU Press |
| Total Pages | : 226 |
| Release | : 2008-09-08 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780809328659 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0809328658 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (658 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Man Who Emptied Death Row written by James L. Merriner and published by SIU Press. This book was released on 2008-09-08 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This biography traces Ryan's family history and the Illinois political climate that influenced his development as a politician. Merriner goes beyond Ryan's life and career to explore the politics of crime, highlighting the successes and failures of the criminal justice system and suggesting how both white-collar fraud and violent crime shape politics. A fascinating story that reveals much about the way Illinois politics works, The Man Who Emptied Death Row will help determine how history will judge Illinois governor George Ryan."--Jacket.