Stephen Bright (115 results)

Hardback. Condition: Fair. A legendary lawyer and a legal scholar reveal the structural failures that undermine justice in our criminal courts?An urgently needed analysis of our collective failure to confront and overcome racial bias and bigotry, the abuse of power, and the multiple ways in which the death penalty?s profound unfairness requires its abolition. You will discover Steve Bright?s passion, brilliance, dedication, and tenacity when you read these pages.? ?from the foreword by Bryan StevensonGlenn Ford, a Black man, spent thirty years on Louisiana?s death row for a crime he did not commit. He was released in 2014?and given twenty dollars?when prosecutors admitted they did not have a case against him. Ford?s trial was a travesty. One of his court-appointed lawyers specialized in oil and gas law and had never tried a case. The other had been out of law school for only two years. They had no funds for investigation or experts. The prosecution struck all the Black prospective jurors to get the all-white jury that sentenced Ford to death. In The Fear of Too Much Justice, legendary death penalty lawyer Stephen B. Bright and legal scholar James Kwak offer a heart-wrenching overview of how the criminal legal system fails to live up to the values of equality and justice. The book ranges from poor people squeezed for cash by private probation companies because of trivial violations to people executed in violation of the Constitution despite overwhelming evidence of intellectual disability or mental illness. They also show examples from around the country of places that are making progress toward justice. With a foreword by Bryan Stevenson, who worked for Bright at the Southern Center for Human Rights and credits him for ?[breaking] down the issues with the death penalty simply but persuasively,? The Fear of Too Much Justice offers a timely, trenchant, firsthand critique of our criminal courts and points the way toward a more just future.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. A legendary lawyer and a legal scholar reveal the structural failures that undermine justice in our criminal courts?An urgently needed analysis of our collective failure to confront and overcome racial bias and bigotry, the abuse of power, and the multiple ways in which the death penalty?s profound unfairness requires its abolition. You will discover Steve Bright?s passion, brilliance, dedication, and tenacity when you read these pages.? ?from the foreword by Bryan StevensonGlenn Ford, a Black man, spent thirty years on Louisiana?s death row for a crime he did not commit. He was released in 2014?and given twenty dollars?when prosecutors admitted they did not have a case against him. Ford?s trial was a travesty. One of his court-appointed lawyers specialized in oil and gas law and had never tried a case. The other had been out of law school for only two years. They had no funds for investigation or experts. The prosecution struck all the Black prospective jurors to get the all-white jury that sentenced Ford to death. In The Fear of Too Much Justice, legendary death penalty lawyer Stephen B. Bright and legal scholar James Kwak offer a heart-wrenching overview of how the criminal legal system fails to live up to the values of equality and justice. The book ranges from poor people squeezed for cash by private probation companies because of trivial violations to people executed in violation of the Constitution despite overwhelming evidence of intellectual disability or mental illness. They also show examples from around the country of places that are making progress toward justice. With a foreword by Bryan Stevenson, who worked for Bright at the Southern Center for Human Rights and credits him for ?[breaking] down the issues with the death penalty simply but persuasively,? The Fear of Too Much Justice offers a timely, trenchant, firsthand critique of our criminal courts and points the way toward a more just future.…

Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. A legendary lawyer and a legal scholar reveal the structural failures that undermine justice in our criminal courts?An urgently needed analysis of our collective failure to confront and overcome racial bias and bigotry, the abuse of power, and the multiple ways in which the death penalty?s profound unfairness requires its abolition. You will discover Steve Bright?s passion, brilliance, dedication, and tenacity when you read these pages.? ?from the foreword by Bryan StevensonGlenn Ford, a Black man, spent thirty years on Louisiana?s death row for a crime he did not commit. He was released in 2014?and given twenty dollars?when prosecutors admitted they did not have a case against him. Ford?s trial was a travesty. One of his court-appointed lawyers specialized in oil and gas law and had never tried a case. The other had been out of law school for only two years. They had no funds for investigation or experts. The prosecution struck all the Black prospective jurors to get the all-white jury that sentenced Ford to death. In The Fear of Too Much Justice, legendary death penalty lawyer Stephen B. Bright and legal scholar James Kwak offer a heart-wrenching overview of how the criminal legal system fails to live up to the values of equality and justice. The book ranges from poor people squeezed for cash by private probation companies because of trivial violations to people executed in violation of the Constitution despite overwhelming evidence of intellectual disability or mental illness. They also show examples from around the country of places that are making progress toward justice. With a foreword by Bryan Stevenson, who worked for Bright at the Southern Center for Human Rights and credits him for ?[breaking] down the issues with the death penalty simply but persuasively,? The Fear of Too Much Justice offers a timely, trenchant, firsthand critique of our criminal courts and points the way toward a more just future.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. A legendary lawyer and a legal scholar reveal the structural failures that undermine justice in our criminal courts?An urgently needed analysis of our collective failure to confront and overcome racial bias and bigotry, the abuse of power, and the multiple ways in which the death penalty?s profound unfairness requires its abolition. You will discover Steve Bright?s passion, brilliance, dedication, and tenacity when you read these pages.? ?from the foreword by Bryan StevensonGlenn Ford, a Black man, spent thirty years on Louisiana?s death row for a crime he did not commit. He was released in 2014?and given twenty dollars?when prosecutors admitted they did not have a case against him. Ford?s trial was a travesty. One of his court-appointed lawyers specialized in oil and gas law and had never tried a case. The other had been out of law school for only two years. They had no funds for investigation or experts. The prosecution struck all the Black prospective jurors to get the all-white jury that sentenced Ford to death. In The Fear of Too Much Justice, legendary death penalty lawyer Stephen B. Bright and legal scholar James Kwak offer a heart-wrenching overview of how the criminal legal system fails to live up to the values of equality and justice. The book ranges from poor people squeezed for cash by private probation companies because of trivial violations to people executed in violation of the Constitution despite overwhelming evidence of intellectual disability or mental illness. They also show examples from around the country of places that are making progress toward justice. With a foreword by Bryan Stevenson, who worked for Bright at the Southern Center for Human Rights and credits him for ?[breaking] down the issues with the death penalty simply but persuasively,? The Fear of Too Much Justice offers a timely, trenchant, firsthand critique of our criminal courts and points the way toward a more just future.…

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Please see any and all photos connected with this listing. Cover and spine are good with only mild shelf/rub wear. No dog-eared corners. Solid Binding. All pages intact and legible. Clean. No store stamps. --- Mar, 1986 issue --- Crime stories including authors - Chet Williamson - Mary Monica Pulver - Chuck Bright - Malcolm McClintick - Loren D. Estleman - Harold D. Kaiser - Stephen Wasylyk - Lorraine Collins - Stephen F. Wilcox - Alfred Noyes. . .See photos for additional content. . . …

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Hardcover. Condition: As New. NEW: New Press hardcover in dust jacket, 2023-first edition/1st printing; jacket price $29.99; NO remainder marks or other defects; (as New/as New). We will add a custom fitted archival quality mylar cover, bubble wrap the book and ship it in a New BOX- Not a plastic bag like the zombie sellers.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The book John Grisham calls a clear and poignant indictment of criminal injustice in America Called passionate and eye-opening by Booklist, The Fear of Too Much Justice, by the legendary death penalty attorney Stephen B. Bright and legal scholar James Kwak, offers a heart-wrenching overview of how the criminal legal system fails to live up to the values of equality and justice. The book ranges from people convicted of crimes and condemned to death because of their race and poverty to poor people squeezed for cash by private probation companies because of trivial violations. Bright and Kwak also offer examples from places around the country that are making progress toward justice.With a foreword by Bryan Stevenson, and now in an accessible paperback format, this urgent call to action . . . is an invaluable resource (Publishers Weekly). Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condition: New. The book John Grisham calls "a clear and poignant indictment of criminal injustice in America" Called "passionate and eye-opening" by Booklist, The Fear of Too Much Justice, by the legendary death penalty attorney Stephen B. Bright and legal scholar James Kwak, offers a heart-wrenching overview of how the criminal legal system fails to live up to the values of equality and justice. The book ranges from people convicted of crimes and condemned to death because of their race and poverty to poor people squeezed for cash by private probation companies because of trivial violations. Bright and Kwak also offer examples from places around the country that are making progress toward justice.With a foreword by Bryan Stevenson, and now in an accessible paperback format, this "urgent call to action . . . is an invaluable resource" (Publishers Weekly).…

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First Edition. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 233 pages; Award winning business novel. Quality management techniques in easy-to-read Australian drama. 1 Kg.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Cover and edges may have some wear.

paperback. Condition: New. Condition Notes: New from the publisher.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. The Fear of Too Much Justice: Race, Poverty, and the Persistence of Inequality in the Criminal Courts. Book.

First Edition. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 233 pages; Award winning business novel. Quality management techniques in easy-to-read Australian drama. 1 Kg.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 368 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.89 inches. In Stock.

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. A legendary lawyer and a legal scholar reveal the structural failures that undermine justice in our criminal courts"An urgently needed analysis of our collective failure to confront and overcome racial bias and bigotry, the abuse of power, and the multiple ways in which the death penalty's profound unfairness requires its abolition. You will discover Steve Bright's passion, brilliance, dedication, and tenacity when you read these pages." -from the foreword by Bryan StevensonGlenn Ford, a Black man, spent thirty years on Louisiana's death row for a crime he did not commit. He was released in 2014-and given twenty dollars-when prosecutors admitted they did not have a case against him.Ford's trial was a travesty. One of his court-appointed lawyers specialized in oil and gas law and had never tried a case. The other had been out of law school for only two years. They had no funds for investigation or experts. The prosecution struck all the Black prospective jurors to get the all-white jury that sentenced Ford to death.In The Fear of Too Much Justice, legendary death penalty lawyer Stephen B. Bright and legal scholar James Kwak offer a heart-wrenching overview of how the criminal legal system fails to live up to the values of equality and justice. The book ranges from poor people squeezed for cash by private probation companies because of trivial violations to people executed in violation of the Constitution despite overwhelming evidence of intellectual disability or mental illness. They also show examples from around the country of places that are making progress toward justice.With a foreword by Bryan Stevenson, who worked for Bright at the Southern Center for Human Rights and credits him for "[breaking] down the issues with the death penalty simply but persuasively," The Fear of Too Much Justice offers a timely, trenchant, firsthand critique of our criminal courts and points the way toward a more just future. "A legendary lawyer and a legal scholar reveal the structural failures that undermine justice in our criminal courts. The Fear of Too Much Justice offers a timely, trenchant, firsthand critique of our criminal courts and points the way toward a more just future"-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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