Includes bibliographical references (pages 100-106) and index.
A brief history of the death penalty -- Background of the Furman case -- Furman goes to the Supreme Court -- The historic opinion -- After the decision -- The death penalty today.
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Discusses the history of capital punishment, explains the United States Supreme Court's decision in Furman v. Georgia, and explores the impact of this case.
Furman v. Georgia.
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Furman versus Georgia
Furman, William Henry-- Trials, litigation, etc.
Furman, William Henry-- Trials, litigation, etc.
Furman, William Henry.
Capital punishment-- Georgia, Juvenile literature.
Capital punishment-- United States, Juvenile literature.