{"title":"Marc Bookman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the insightful works of Marc Bookman, a distinguished author who delves into the intricate worlds of \u003cem\u003ePolitics\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCurrent Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e. Bookman's writing is renowned for its deep exploration of complex themes within the justice system, offering readers a thought-provoking look at the intricacies of legality and morality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in our collection is \u003cem\u003eA Descending Spiral\u003c\/em\u003e. This book unravels the harrowing realities of the American death penalty system, highlighting the profound flaws and challenging ethical dilemmas within. Bookman’s compelling narrative not only informs but also invites readers to question and reflect on the societal structures around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarc Bookman’s works are perfect for those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of political and judicial systems. His engaging storytelling combined with thorough research makes for an educational yet captivating read. Explore our collection to discover the powerful insights Marc Bookman offers and immerse yourself in discussions that are both current and crucial.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-descending-spiral-by-marc-bookman-9781620976548","title":"A Descending Spiral","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowerful, wry essays offering modern takes on a primitive practice from one of our most widely read death penalty abolitionists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Ruth Bader Ginsburg has noted, people who are well represented at trial rarely get the death penalty. But as Marc Bookman shows in a dozen brilliant essays, the problems with capital punishment run far deeper than just bad representation. Exploring prosecutorial misconduct, racist judges and jurors, drunken lawyering, and executing the innocent and the mentally ill, these essays demonstrate that precious few people on trial for their lives get the fair trial the Constitution demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, death penalty cases continue to capture the hearts, minds, and eblasts of progressives of all stripes—including the rich and famous (see Kim Kardashian's advocacy)—but few people with firsthand knowledge of America's \"injustice system\" have the literary chops to bring death penalty stories to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnter Marc Bookman. With a voice that is both literary and journalistic, the veteran capital defense lawyer and seven-time Best American Essays \"notable\" author exposes the dark absurdities and fatal inanities that undermine the logic of the death penalty wherever it still exists. In essays that cover seemingly \"ordinary\" capital cases over the last thirty years, Bookman shows how violent crime brings out our worst human instincts—revenge, fear, retribution, and prejudice. Combining these emotions with the criminal legal system's weaknesses—purposely ineffective, arbitrary, or widely infected with racism and misogyny—is a recipe for injustice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBookman has been charming and educating readers in the pages of The Atlantic, Mother Jones, and Slate for years. His wit and wisdom are now collected and preserved in \u003cem\u003eA Descending Spiral\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46829844955372,"sku":"9781620976548","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3356133482765.jpg?v=1758263787"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/marc-bookman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}