{"product_id":"deathquest-9781138940888","title":"DeathQuest","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fifth edition of the first true textbook on the death penalty engages the reader with a full account of the arguments and issues surrounding capital punishment. The book begins with the history of the death penalty from colonial to modern times, and then examines the moral and legal arguments for and against capital punishment. It also provides an overview of major Supreme Court decisions and describes the legal process behind the death penalty. In addressing these issues, the author reviews recent developments in death penalty law and procedure, including ramifications of newer case law, such as that regarding using lethal injection as a method of execution. The author's motivation has been to understand what motivates the deathquest of the American people, leading a large percentage of the public to support the death penalty. The book educates readers so that whatever their death penalty positions are, they are informed opinions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBohm's \u003ci\u003eDeathQuest \u003c\/i\u003eis by far the best text on capital punishment available; no other is near as thorough and complete; no other provides as deep a review of all of the relevant issues and topics of debate; no other provides as exhaustive a review of the research literature nor of the relevant case law. All other texts are competing for the second rung on the ladder for \u003ci\u003eDeathQuest \u003c\/i\u003eoccupies the top rung without any challengers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJohn Cochran,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cem\u003eUniversity of South Florida\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeathQuest\u003c\/em\u003e provides an in-depth introduction to the American death penalty for the novice and a helpful resource for the knowledgeable. At a time when capital punishment is drawing increasing scrutiny and criticism, the topic deserves the careful attention provided by this extremely helpful compendium. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarol Steiker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e, Harvard Law School\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a clear and comprehensive approach to capital punishment—it addresses basic facts about the death penalty including: the history of its use in this country, landmark Supreme Court cases, a global perspective, analysis of execution methods, and arguments surrounding deterrence, economic costs, innocence, racial discrimination, arbitrariness, retribution, religion, and public opinion. As such, it provides students with the foundation for an impressive breadth of knowledge regarding capital punishment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e--\u003cb\u003eTalia Harmon\u003c\/b\u003e, Niagara University\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a compelling and comprehensive analysis of capital punishment written in an engaging style. Bohm does a masterful job of presenting and explaining court cases, the research, and the many difficult questions raised by our system of capital punishment. The result is that this book will make you think about your attitude toward capital punishment and by the end, you will better understand both sides of the issue. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Marla Sandys\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAssociate Professor, Indiana University\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 History of the Death Penalty in the United States: The Pre-Modern Period\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Capital Punishment and the Supreme Court: The Pre-Modern Period\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 The Challenge to Capital Punishment’s Legality\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Capital Punishment and the Supreme Court: The Modern Period\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 The Death Penalty at the Federal Level, in the Military, and Globally\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Cruel and Unusual Punishment, Death Row, and Methods of Execution\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 General Deterrence and the Death Penalty\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Future Dangerousness, Incapacitation, and Economic Costs of Capital Punishment \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Miscarriages of Justice and the Death Penalty\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Arbitrariness and Discrimination in the Administration of the Death Penalty\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Retribution, Religion, and Capital Punishment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 12 American Death Penalty Opinion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix A \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubject Index \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50577861771607,"sku":"9781138940888","price":58.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138940888.jpg?v=1746096970","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/deathquest-9781138940888","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}