Torture an interdisciplinary approach / Kathleen Barrett, George Klay Kieh, Jr., Gavin M. Lee, and Neema Noori.
| Author/creator | Barrett, Kathleen, 1956- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Lanham : Lexington Books, [2024] |
| Description | vii, 190 pages ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction: Mapping the Torture Landscape -- Explaining Torture: Theoretical Issues -- The History of Torture -- Torture: Legal Regimes -- Torture and Empire -- The State and Torture in the Global South -- Terrorist Torture -- Sexual Sadism -- Alternatives to Torture -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | "This book examines the evolution of torture from the perspectives of Criminology, History, Political Science, and Sociology. The authors delve into the legality, methodology, and the comparative historical use of torture"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-178) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2024010745 |
| ISBN | 9781793624505 (cloth ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | (epub) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |