Civilizing Torture
An American Tradition
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Penology, History, Americas, United States, Political Science
| Author: | W. Fitzhugh Brundage | ISBN: | 9780674988668 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press | Publication: | November 12, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | W. Fitzhugh Brundage |
| ISBN: | 9780674988668 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press |
| Publication: | November 12, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press |
| Language: | English |
Over the centuries Americans have turned to torture during moments of crisis, and have debated its legitimacy and efficacy in defense of law and order. Tracing these historical attempts to adapt torture to democratic values, Fitzhugh Brundage reveals the recurring struggle over what limits Americans are willing to impose on the power of the state.
Over the centuries Americans have turned to torture during moments of crisis, and have debated its legitimacy and efficacy in defense of law and order. Tracing these historical attempts to adapt torture to democratic values, Fitzhugh Brundage reveals the recurring struggle over what limits Americans are willing to impose on the power of the state.
