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Justice & humanity

Death Row

Justice, consequence and the human condition

Death Row explores the experiences surrounding capital punishment, from the path towards conviction and entry into maximum-security confinement to the routines, isolation and uncertainty of life on death row.

With attention to prisoners and the staff who work alongside them, Susie Barber invites readers to consider how institutions shape human experience and what justice asks of a society. The book offers a starting point for thoughtful discussion about consequence, compassion and the limits of punishment.

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  1. How should a society hold people accountable while recognising their humanity?
  2. What does daily life within an institution reveal that public debate can overlook?
  3. How are those who administer a punishment affected by their responsibilities?

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