The Death Penalty in America: Current Controversies by Hugo Adam Bedau (English)

Description: The Death Penalty in America by Hugo Adam Bedau This is a sourcebook on the death penalty in America. It follows up on, though is more than a revision of, Bedaus Death Penalty in America, third edition. Virtually all the readings are new, and include updated statistical and research data, recent Supreme Court decisions, and recent contributions to the debate over capital punishment. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In The Death Penalty in America: Current Controversies, Hugo Adam Bedau, one of our preeminent scholars on the subject, provides a comprehensive sourcebook on the death penalty, making the process of informed consideration not only possible but fascinating as well. No mere revision of the third edition of The Death Penalty in America--which the New York Times praised as "the most complete, well-edited and comprehensive collection ofreadings on the pros and cons of the death penalty"--this volume brings together an entirely new selection of 40 essays and includes updated statistical and research data, recent Supreme Court decisions, and the best currentcontributions to the debate over capital punishment. From the status of the death penalty worldwide to current attitudes of Americans toward convicted killers, from legal arguments challenging the constitutionality of the death penalty to moral arguments enlisting the New Testament in support of it, from controversies over the role of race and class in the judicial system to proposals to televise executions, Bedau gathers readings that explore all the most compelling aspects of this mostcompelling issue. Author Biography Hugo Adam Bedau is Austin Fletcher Professor of Philosophy at Tufts University. Review "I feel the author tapped some good sources in showing pro-&-con in many controversial areas. Seriously considering this as a required text for class."--Sam Schlageter, Criminal Justice Dept., Livingstone College"For the uninitiated proponents of capital punishment...a serious reading of the book will challenge them to confront the chasm between their perception of capital punishment in principle and the justice of the death penalty in practice. The unwitting opponent of capital punishment will likewise find the facts to support their view while also gaining insight into arguments advanced by those who favor capital punishment. And those familiar with the subjectmatter will be grateful for the impressive compendium from some of Americas foremost authorities on the death penalty, Professor Bedaus incisive analysis, and a few new gems."--Criminal Law Bulletin Promotional The most comprehensive soucebook on the death penalty available Long Description In The Death Penalty in America: Current Controversies, Hugo Adam Bedau, one of our preeminent scholars on the subject, provides a comprehensive sourcebook on the death penalty, making the process of informed consideration not only possible but fascinating as well. No mere revision of the third edition of The Death Penalty in America--which the New York Times praised as "the most complete, well-edited and comprehensive collection ofreadings on the pros and cons of the death penalty"--this volume brings together an entirely new selection of 40 essays and includes updated statistical and research data, recent Supreme Court decisions, and the best current contributions to the debate over capital punishment. From the status of the death penalty worldwide tocurrent attitudes of Americans toward convicted killers, from legal arguments challenging the constitutionality of the death penalty to moral arguments enlisting the New Testament in support of it, from controversies over the role of race and class in the judicial system to proposals to televise executions, Bedau gathers readings that explore all the most compelling aspects of this most compelling issue. Review Text "I feel the author tapped some good sources in showing pro-&-con in many controversial areas. Seriously considering this as a required text for class."--Sam Schlageter, Criminal Justice Dept., Livingstone College"For the uninitiated proponents of capital punishment...a serious reading of the book will challenge them to confront the chasm between their perception of capital punishment in principle and the justice of the death penalty in practice. The unwitting opponent of capital punishment will likewise find the facts to support their view while also gaining insight into arguments advanced by those who favor capital punishment. And those familiar with the subjectmatter will be grateful for the impressive compendium from some of Americas foremost authorities on the death penalty, Professor Bedaus incisive analysis, and a few new gems."--Criminal Law Bulletin Review Quote "I feel the author tapped some good sources in showing pro-and-con in many controversial areas. Seriously considering this as a required text for class."--Sam Schlageter, Criminal Justice Dept., Livingstone College Feature The most comprehensive soucebook on the death penalty availableBrings together an entirely new selection of forty essays offering a wealth of information from a wide variety of perspectivesIncludes updated statistical and research data, recent Supreme Court decisions, and the best current contributions to the debate on capital punishment Details ISBN0195122860 Language English ISBN-10 0195122860 ISBN-13 9780195122862 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1998 Series Oxford paperbacks Subtitle Current Controversies Edited by Hugo Adam Bedau Author Hugo Adam Bedau Short Title DEATH PENALTY IN AMER REV/E Pages 544 Edition Description Revised Position Austin Fletcher Professor of Philosophy Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780195122862 UK Release Date 1998-07-16 AU Release Date 1998-07-16 NZ Release Date 1998-07-16 US Release Date 1998-07-16 Illustrations tables Affiliation Austin Fletcher Professor of Philosophy, Tufts University Birth 1843 Death 1921 Qualifications JD, PhD, MSSA Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Publication Date 1998-07-16 DEWEY 364.660973 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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