Write an essay based on the book,”Death Quest, an introduction to the theory and practice of
capital punishment in the united states” by Robert M Bohm.
Using the wealth of information in the book, please write a critical reflection paper in which
you discuss your position on the death penalty. Be sure to fully explain and support your
position on the death penalty with empirical facts and well-reasoned arguments. It is not
enough simply to offer your opinion. Your paper should reflect your knowledge and understanding
of all relevant book materials. Be sure to carefully consider, evaluate and incorporate the
readings, class notes and class discussions relating to the arguments in favor of and against
the death penalty. Aside from the materials provided for class, you are cannot look to
additional sources to further develop and support your position.
– You may personally choose to either support or not support the death penalty and remember we
are mainly focusing in America.
These are the key words or subtopics that will help you write the essay.
-Furman vs. Georgia
-Gregg vs. Gerogia
– discrimination
,-arbitrariness,
-cost of the death penalty
-wrongful conviction/innocence
-retribution
-deterrence
-Religious factors.
Please write the essay in first person and please do not use outside sources except for the
book. And make sure to cite the page numbers when using the book.