Edward Humes is an author of nine nonfiction books that explore a wide array of subjects. His works frequently delve into complex social and cultural issues with profound insight. Through his investigative journalism approach, Humes uncovers stories that shape American society and its values. His writing is characterized by penetrating analysis and a drive to understand the core of societal shifts.
The book delves into the pervasive issue of waste in modern society, highlighting how our acceptance of excessive waste impacts the economy, energy consumption, and the environment. It presents waste as a central problem linked to broader challenges like climate change and pollution, emphasizing that individual actions can lead to significant change. Through stories of communities combating waste, it encourages readers to recognize their role in addressing this issue, ultimately aiming for a healthier, more sustainable future.
After 30 years, Detective Jim Scharf arrested the murderer of a teenage couple, revealing a conflict between justice and privacy rights. Tanya Van Cuylenborg and Jay Cook were killed during a trip to Seattle in the 1980s, with detectives facing minimal leads: a missing murder weapon, no witnesses, and only one handprint on their van. Initially believed to be victims of a serial killer, the case seemed hopeless. Meanwhile, biological evidence from the crime scene remained in long-term storage. In California, CeCe Moore developed a passion for genetic genealogy, discovering its potential for crime-solving as DNA testing gained popularity. When Scharf sent the cold case's DNA to Parabon NanoLabs, he aimed to provide closure for the families, unaware he and Moore would make history. While anyone can submit a saliva sample for ancestry insights, the implications of uploading these results online raise significant questions about consent and privacy. As lawyers, policymakers, and law enforcement grapple with these issues, the case highlights the broader reality that approximately 250,000 murders in the U.S. remain unsolved. We possess the tools to catch many killers, but at what cost?
In sieben Fallstudien legt der Pulitzer-Preisträger Humes das Versagen der modernen Jusiz bloß: Mal verharmlost sie die Straftaten Minderjähriger mal versteigt sie sich zu überzogenen Strafen. Psychiater und Sozialarbeiter erweisen sich als völlig überlastet.
A journalist's profile of a juvenile court and its judges, lawyers, probation officers, and children focuses on five specific troubled minors and reveals the system's impact on their lives and their prospects. 25,000 first printing.
