To Kill and Be Killed: Case Studies from Florida's Death Row [Paperback]

Kent S. Miller (Author), Betty Davis Miller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1991 | ISBN-10: 0932727239 | ISBN-13: 978-0932727237

Michael Jost in the School Library Journal said: An excellent introduction to the multifaceted problems posed by the death penalty. The Millers lay out the issues in easily understood language, and provide a range of examples which include a Vietnam vet, a mental retardee/handicapped person, and a juvenile. Each chapter discusses the particular aspects of the broader issue which affects that case. The Vietnam vet case study includes a biography of David Funchess, a description of his crime, an account of his stay on Death Row (including some poetry he wrote), and an account of reactions to his execution by one of his lawyers and relatives of his victims. Overview chapters, ``Is Justice Served?'' and ``Are Any Problems Solved?'' lead students to examine their own views. This is the kind of thought-provoking volume which elicits growth toward adult thinking in young adults.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

YA-- An excellent introduction to the multifaceted problems posed by the death penalty. The Millers lay out the issues in easily understood language, and provide a range of examples which include a Vietnam vet, a mental retardee/handicapped person, and a juvenile. Each chapter discusses the particular aspects of the broader issue which affects that case. The Vietnam vet case study includes a biography of David Funchess, a description of his crime, an account of his stay on Death Row (including some poetry he wrote), and an account of reactions to his execution by one of his lawyers and relatives of his victims. Overview chapters, ``Is Justice Served?'' and ``Are Any Problems Solved?'' lead students to examine their own views. This is the kind of thought-provoking volume which elicits growth toward adult thinking in young adults.

Michael Jost, Episcopal High School, Bellaire, TX

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Product Details

• Paperback: 118 pages
• Publisher: Hope Pub House (June 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0932727239
• ISBN-13: 978-0932727237
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,048,581 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #26 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Nonfiction > Crime & Criminals > Penology

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