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D V Guruprasad
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Paperback
Number of Pages
204
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
In The Shadow Of Death Explores The Psychology Of Capital Punishment Through Gripping True Crime Profiles From India. Drawing On D.V. Guruprasad's Extensive Law-Enforcement Experience, This Work Invites Adult Readers With An Interest In Criminal Psychology, Justice, And Moral Dilemmas To Confront Difficult Questions With A Sober, Thought-Provoking Tone.
Structured As A Mosaic Of Case Profiles, In The Shadow Of Death Presents A Spectrum Of Death-Row Narratives—From A Serial Killer Who Targets The Vulnerable To A Ruthless Gang Leader Who Terrorizes A City—Told With Documentary Clarity And A Humane Sensibility. The Book Pulls Back The Curtain On The Execution Room And The Meticulous Preparations Of The Hangman, Offering Readers A Rare Behind-The-Scenes Perspective While Staying Measured And Respectful To Victims. It Asks Readers To Grapple With The Human Questions That Accompany Final Judgments: What Thoughts Haunt Inmates In Their Final Moments, And How Does A Justice System Balance Punishment With Mercy?
Written For Curious Minds And Disciplined Readers, The Work Blends Criminology Insights With Accessible Storytelling. It Naturally Covers Core Concepts Such As The Psychology Of Crime, The Ethics Of Punishment, And The Indian Legal Framework Around Capital Punishment, Including The Celebrated “Rarest Of Rare” Carve-Out. The Narrative Stays Paced And Engaging, Presenting Profiles And Reflections In A Way That Educates As It Unsettles, Making The Complex Landscape Of Justice Easier To Understand Without Surrendering Nuance.
After Finishing In The Shadow Of Death, Readers Gain A Nuanced Understanding Of The Complexities Of Justice In India And The Human Consequences Of Crime. The Book Invites You To Think More Deeply About Morality, Punishment, And The Balance Between Law And Mercy, Leaving You Contemplative, Informed, And With A Lasting Awareness Of How Crime Reshapes Lives And Communities.
Product Details
Author
D V Guruprasad
Publisher
Jaico Publishing House
Number of Pages
204
Language
English
SKU
9789391019556
ISBN
9789391019556
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
14x1.2x21.6cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 399
₹ 380
₹ 19 Off