Deathquest III: An Introduction to the Theory & Practice of Capital Punishment in the United States - Couverture souple

Bohm, Robert M.

 
9781593453152: Deathquest III: An Introduction to the Theory & Practice of Capital Punishment in the United States

Synopsis

The first true textbook on the death penalty, this text provides an exhaustive introduction, starting with its history and taking the reader through the facts, issues, opinions and controversies surrounding capital punishment. 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 will educate readers so that whatever their death penalty opinions are, they are informed ones.

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À propos de l?auteur

Robert M. Bohm is a professor at the University of Central Florida Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies. A prolific author and speaker, Professor Bohm's work has appeared in numerous publications, including Critical Criminology, Justice Quarterly, and Journal of Criminal Justice. He is a frequent presenter and speaker for meetings and seminars of a variety of professional associations, including American Society of Criminology, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, and Southern Criminal Justice Association.

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