Torture a sociology of violence and human rights /
Hajjar, Lisa, 1961-
Torture a sociology of violence and human rights / [electronic resource] / Lisa Hajjar. - 1 online resource (xii, 83 pages) : illustrations (black and white). - Framing 21st century social issues . - Framing 21st century social issues. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Torture is indisputably abhorrent. Why, you might ask, would you even want to think or read about torture? That is a very good question, and one this book addresses in a compelling and enlightening way. Torture is a very important issue, not least because millions of people around the world have been subjected to this odious practice-and many are enduring torture right now as you read these words.
Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9780203123553 (e-book)
Torture--History.
Human rights--History.
Crime.
Sociology
Electronic books.
HV8593 / .H313 2013
364.67
Torture a sociology of violence and human rights / [electronic resource] / Lisa Hajjar. - 1 online resource (xii, 83 pages) : illustrations (black and white). - Framing 21st century social issues . - Framing 21st century social issues. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Torture is indisputably abhorrent. Why, you might ask, would you even want to think or read about torture? That is a very good question, and one this book addresses in a compelling and enlightening way. Torture is a very important issue, not least because millions of people around the world have been subjected to this odious practice-and many are enduring torture right now as you read these words.
Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9780203123553 (e-book)
Torture--History.
Human rights--History.
Crime.
Sociology
Electronic books.
HV8593 / .H313 2013
364.67
