Ultimate Punishment: A Lawyer's Reflections on Dealing with the Death Penalty
Ultimate Punishment: A Lawyer's Reflections on Dealing with the Death Penalty
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2004
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2004164
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2000s
2004
Adult
18+ years
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In Ultimate Punishment: A Lawyer's Reflections on Dealing with the Death Penalty, Scott Turow, a lawyer, reflects on his experiences with the death penalty. The book explores moral, ethical, and practical aspects of capital punishment, presenting Turow's comprehensive examination and insights into the legal complexities and human impact of this ultimate legal sanction.
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Contemplative
Emotional
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Ultimate Punishment: A Lawyer's Reflections on Dealing with the Death Penalty by Scott Turow provides a thoughtful examination of capital punishment, drawing from the author’s legal experience. Positively received for its balanced perspective and personal insights, critics note that while engaging, it may lack detailed legal analysis. A compelling read for those interested in the ethics of the justice system.
Who Should Read Ultimate Punishment: A Lawyer's Reflections on Dealing with the Death Penalty?
A reader interested in ethics, legal studies, or criminal justice who appreciates reflective narratives like Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson or The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander will find Ultimate Punishment by Scott Turow compelling. It explores the complexities of the death penalty through a lawyer's nuanced perspective.
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164
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2000s
2004
Adult
18+ years
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