CHAPTER 1. The Modern Era

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Foreword ix
4. Acknowledgments xiii
5. CHAPTER 1. The Modern Era 1
6. CHAPTER 2. Deterrence: Does It Prevent Others from Committing Murder? 20
7. CHAPTER 3. Incapacitation: Does It Keep Them from Killing Again? 49
8. CHAPTER 4. Retribution: Do They Deserve to Die? 76
9. CHAPTER 5. Administration: Is the Death Penalty Carried Out Impartially, Reliably, and Efficiently? 104
10. CHAPTER 6. Conclusion 159
11. Appendix 165
12. Notes 169
13. References 203
14. Index 215