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The book presents a critical examination of capital punishment, arguing that opponents must strengthen their philosophical arguments to effectively challenge its existence. Davis dissects pro-death penalty arguments, asserting their philosophical superiority, and links the death penalty to a broader theory of punishment that emphasizes retribution proportional to the crime. He contends that a reevaluation of the criminal justice system is necessary, advocating for more effective approaches to addressing violent crime before the abolition of the death penalty can be realized.
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Justice in the Shadow of Death, Michael Davis
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- 1996
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- Title
- Justice in the Shadow of Death
- Subtitle
- Rethinking Capital and Lesser Punishments
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Davis
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
- Released
- 1996
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780847682690
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The book presents a critical examination of capital punishment, arguing that opponents must strengthen their philosophical arguments to effectively challenge its existence. Davis dissects pro-death penalty arguments, asserting their philosophical superiority, and links the death penalty to a broader theory of punishment that emphasizes retribution proportional to the crime. He contends that a reevaluation of the criminal justice system is necessary, advocating for more effective approaches to addressing violent crime before the abolition of the death penalty can be realized.