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Furman V. Georgia: The Death Penalty and the Constitution (Historic Supreme Court Cases) by Henson, Burt M., 1926-; Olney, Ross Robert, 1929- is a book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Furman V. Georgia: The Death Penalty and the Constitution (Historic Supreme Court Cases) about?
In Furman v. Georgia (1972), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the imposition of the death penalty, as then applied, was cruel and unusual punishment in violation of the Constitution. This book provides an engaging narrative of this important case, its personalities, and the social issues it embraces. It also examines the effects of the Court's decision on the individuals involved and on American society. <p>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. </p>
- Author
- Henson, Burt M., 1926-; Olney, Ross Robert, 1929-
- Publisher
- New York: Franklin Watts
- Published
- 1996
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780531112854
- Subjects
- Law, Literary Fiction
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