Two Narratives of Torture

This article is about the normalization of interrogational torture and coercion from 2001 to 2008. The discussion focuses on two different narratives or accounts of torture. Each narrative signifies a certain view about the legality and wisdom of employing torture and coercion in interrogation. The...

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Main Author: Ip, John (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 2009
In:Year: 2009
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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