In the third edition of what some have called “the first true textbook on the death penalty,” author Robert Bohm, a correctional officer turned college professor, engages the reader with a full account of the arguments and issues surrounding capital punishment. His book, “DeathQuest III: An Introduction to the Theory & Practice of Capital Punishment in the United States,” begins with the history of the death penalty from colonial to modern times, and then examines the moral and legal arguments for and against capital punishment. It also provides an overview of major Supreme Court decisions and describes the legal process behind the death penalty. This resource includes the most recent statistics on American public opinion, along with an appendix on the American Bar Association’s guidelines for the appointment and performance of defense counsel in capital cases. Bohm is currently a Professor of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.
(Anderson Publishing, 2007). See Books and DPIC’s Educational Curricula on the Death Penalty.
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