Current Controversies: Death Penalty takes a look at whether the death penalty is just and ethical, if it serves a public good, if it is applied fairly, and how the US death penalty practices should be reformed.; The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the debate in question.; Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic.