Exploring the death penalty from four distinct perspectives - philosophical, theological, social science and legal - this title explores both sides of the argument of this highly contentious issue.

One of the broadest and most balanced accounts of the capital punishment debate, The Leviathan's Choice explores the death penalty from four distinct perspectives--philosophical, theological, social science, and legal--and includes scholarly essays on both sides of the debate. An ideal reader for students and policy makers, this book is essential for everyone following the arguments surrounding the death penalty.