This book examines topics surrounding torture. In the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks, many people have suggested that torture may be an acceptable weapon in the war on terror. Topics include the definition of torture, the use of torture warrants, and the Abu Ghraib prison scandal. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.
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This book examines topics surrounding torture. In the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks, many people have suggested that torture may be an acceptable weapon in the war on terror. Topics include the definition of torture, the use of torture warrants, and the Abu Ghraib prison scandal. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.
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