Administration of torture
a documentary record from Washington to Abu Ghraib and beyond
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Author
Contributions
- Singh, Amrit. - Contributor
Publication
2007 - Columbia University Press, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
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- ISBN-139780231140522
- ISBN-139780231140539
- ISBN-139780231511629
- ISBN-100231140525
- ISBN-100231140533
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- ISBN-100231511620
- Goodreads1791914', '1276988
- LibraryThing4167713
- Library of Congress Control Number2007024188
- Better World Books9780231140539
- Better World Books9780231511629
- Open LibraryOL18002636M
Classifications
- DDC341.6/5
- LCCKF7225 .J34 2006
- LCCKF7225.J34 2006
Description
Jaffer and Singh construct a portrait of the systematic abuse suffered by detainees caught in the net of America's 'war on terror'. They argue that the endorsement of abuse at the highest levels of government presents a powerful test for American democracy and the rule of law.
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SourcesTortureTerrorismPrisonersPreventionQuestioningAbu ghraib prisonLaw and legislationIraq war, 2003-2011Political prisonersMilitary interrogationWar on Terrorism, 2001-War and emergency powersWar on terrorism, 2001-2009United states, politics and governmentMilitary interrogation -- United States -- SourcesWar and emergency powers -- United States -- SourcesWar on Terrorism, 2001- -- Law and legislation -- United States -- Sources
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