Is Torture Ever Justified?

by Tamara L. Roleff (Editor)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737750928
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	10/15/2010
Series:	At Issue Series: International Politics
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	15 - 17 Years

Editorial Reviews

Review: Is Torture Ever Justified? "Each well-chosen selection raises fascinating questions about the legal and ethical aspects of each issue, inviting teens' empathy with personal histories as well as facts. With up-to-date, relevant resource lists and expertly edited selections, these volumes, like others in the venerable series, are natural choices to support high-school debates and classroom discussion."—Booklist, March 2011

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