Annotated Bibliography on Death Penalty
Gross, Samuel R. “The Death Penalty, Public Opinion, and Politics in the United States.” . Louis ULJ 62 (2017): 763.
Samuel Gross researched in 2017 on the public opinion held by Americans concerning the idea of death penalty in the states. After conducting research from several sources, Gross found the hidden details of death penalty idea. Gross came to learn that the execution was based on luck and not aimed at bringing a solution to the crime rate issue. The article provides information on the need to stop death penalty application in the US.
Hurley, Connor N. “A Measured Approach to the Death Penalty.” (2018).
Death penalty has been applied without substantial evidence to support its effectiveness. Hurley came up with a measured approach in 2018 to assess the effectiveness of death penalty. Hurley recognizes the association between opposition of death penalty and religious beliefs but finds out that the process is mulled by several problems. The article by Hurley is important in showing the weaknesses associated with the death penalty process.
Moore, Zachary. “Capital Punishment in Georgia Research Guide.” (2017).
Moore studied the reactions of people towards death penalty and came up with a reserch guide. The article by Moore provides an opportunity to address the challenges facing individuals who have come into contact with a case of death penalty. The significance of the article is found by researchers interested on the death penalty topic.
Nuxoll, Analise. “A Comparative Study on Death Penalty Statutes and Their Effects on Certain Minority Groups in Light of Furman v. Georgia.” J. Nat’l Ass’n Admin. L. Judiciary 38 (2018): 230.
Minority groups tend to become victims of discrimination in most fields. Nuxoll analyzed the association of the death penalty statutes and the cases facing people from minority groups. According to Nuxoll, individuals are treated according to race and economic classes. The application of the death penalty policies overlooks the risks faced by individuals from the minority groups. The article is significant in providing information on the weaknesses of the death penalty policies.
Silverman, Michael E. “Toward a Modern, Apolitical Death Penalty Abolition Movement in Georgia (and Other Conservative States).” Savannah L. Rev. 3 (2016): 251.
Modernization has come along with increased pressure on the application of the death penalty policies. People have become sensitive to cases going against human rights. According to a research done by Silverman, and expressed the gaps in the death penalty policies. For example, the execution of individuals ignored crucial details concerning the mental health of offenders. The article adds on the information concerning the opposition of the death penalty policies.
Works Cited
Gross, Samuel R. “The Death Penalty, Public Opinion, and Politics in the United States.” . Louis ULJ 62 (2017): 763.
Hurley, Connor N. “A Measured Approach to the Death Penalty.” (2018).
Moore, Zachary. “Capital Punishment in Georgia Research Guide.” (2017).
Nuxoll, Analise. “A Comparative Study on Death Penalty Statutes and Their Effects on Certain Minority Groups in Light of Furman v. Georgia.” J. Nat’l Ass’n Admin. L. Judiciary 38 (2018): 230.
Silverman, Michael E. “Toward a Modern, Apolitical Death Penalty Abolition Movement in Georgia (and Other Conservative States).” Savannah L. Rev. 3 (2016): 251.