Civilizing Torture

An American Tradition

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Penology, History, Americas, United States, Political Science
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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.

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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.

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