Levinson, Sanford
Torture: A Collection
- ISBN 13:
- 9780195306460
- author:
- Levinson, Sanford
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press Inc, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 157 mm X 236 mm
- Genre:
- Human rights
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Torture: A Collection by Sanford Levinson This collection of essays examines some of the most contentious issues surrounding torture, including its use by governments, legal definitions, theological implications, and the role of torture in declared states of emergency. The author argues that torture should be prohibited. The book explores a range of perspectives on torture, from philosophical to political, shedding light on the complex debates surrounding this highly contested topic.
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