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.