Death Work: A Study of the Modern Execution Process (CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN CRIME AND JUSTICE)

Johnson, Robert

ISBN 10: 0534615597 / ISBN 13: 9780534615598

Published by Wadsworth Pub Co, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Death Work: A Study of the Modern Execution Process (CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN CRIME AND JUSTICE)
• Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534615597
• ISBN 13: 9780534615598
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

A very frank insiders look at the use of the death penalty in modern America. Johnson has done a great deal of reasearch on the process and use of the death penalty, including the witnessing of an electrocution. Exploring both the emotional and empirical controversy surrounding the use of the death penalty, he promotes the idea that death row and the death penalty process are tools leading to the dehumanization of the criminal - a dehumanization which has no place in the United States justice system. His masterful argument against the death penalty is developed on both moral and effectiveness grounds. This book should be of interest to undergraduate and postgraduate courses in criminology, sociology, law and American politics.

About the Author

Robert Johnson (CISA, CGEIT, CISM, CISSP) has 20 years experience dealing with all aspects of information security, IT audit, risk management, and privacy compliance. His diverse background includes hands-on operational experience as well as providing strategic risk assessment and scoring for leadership and board-level audiences. Currently he works in the security risk management division of a large financial services insurance company. Previously he worked as a first vice president and IT audit and security advisory director at Washington Mutual (JP Morgan Chase).