The Leviathan's Choice

Capital Punishment in the Twenty-First Century

J Michael Martinez editor Willliam D Richardson editor Brandon D Hornsby editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield

Published:24th Sep '02

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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.

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 *

ISBN: 9780847697311

Dimensions: 230mm x 145mm x 24mm

Weight: 558g

440 pages