Courting Death

In "Courting Death," authors Carol S. Steiker and Jordan Steiker delve into the complexities of capital punishment in the United States. Published by Harvard University Press in 2016, this compelling hardback edition spans 400 pages and critically examines the ongoing attempts to reform and rationalize the death penalty through federal constitutional law. Despite these efforts, the authors argue that the fate of the American death penalty is precarious, as execution chambers remain active in various states. The book highlights the inherent discrimination within capital punishment and provides a thorough analysis of judicial review in this contentious area of law. A must-read for anyone interested in the history and future of capital punishment, "Courting Death" offers profound insights into a failed judicial experiment that continues to shape American society.