The Leviathan's Choice: Capital Punishment in the Twenty-First Century - Softcover

Cheryl A. Brown; M. Christine Cagle; Douglas Clouatre; Mark Douglas; Chris Hutton; John C. McAdams; Austin Sarat

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0847697312 ISBN 13: 9780847697311

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2002

Synopsis

The death penalty is one of the most contentious issues of our time and has generated an astonishing amount of arguments both for and against capital punishment. Out of this debate, Martinez, Richardson, and Hornsby have crafted the broadest and most balanced account to date. The Leviathan's Choice: Capital Punishment in the Twenty-First Century explores the death penalty from four distinct perspectives―philosophical, theological, social science, and legal―and includes scholarly essays on both sides of the debate. An ideal reader for students and policy makers, The Leviathan's Choice is essential for everyone following the arguments surrounding the death penalty.

About this title

About the Author:

J. Michael Martinez teaches political science at Kennesaw State University and is a practicing attorney. William D. Richardson is professor of political science, chair of the Department of Political Science, and director of the W. O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at the University of South Dakota. D. Brandon Hornsby is an attorney in Atlanta, Georgia.

Review:

Superb collection on the death penalty. These extremely well-written essays offer arguments both in favor of and opposed to the death penalty. Anyone desiring a deeper understanding of the complexities of the death penalty can now choose from an incredibly broad selection of substantive essays. Essential. (CHOICE)

About this edition

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0847697312
• ISBN 13: 9780847697311
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432
• Editor: J. Michael Martinez, Willliam D. Richardson, D. Brandon Hornsby