Civilizing Torture: An American Tradition by W. Fitzhugh Brundage (English) Pape
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Civilizing Torture: An American Tradition by W. Fitzhugh Brundage (English) Pape. Civilizing Torture by W. Fitzhugh Brundage. The myth that we are not torturers will persist, but Civilizing Torture will remain a powerful antidote in confronting it.". Civilizing Torture traces the history of debates about the efficacy of torture and reveals a recurring struggle to decide what limits to impose on the power of the state. Civilizing Torture by W. Fitzhugh Brundage Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Pulitzer Prize FinalistSilver Gavel Award Finalist"A sobering history of how American communities and institutions have relied on torture in various forms since before the United States was founded."-Los Angeles Times"That Americans as a people and a nation-state are violent is indisputable. That we are also torturers, domestically and internationally, is not so well established. The myth that we are not torturers will persist, but Civilizing Torture will remain a powerful antidote in confronting it."-Lawrence Wilkerson, former Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell"Remarkable A searing analysis of America's past that helps make sense of its bewildering present."-David Garland, author of Peculiar InstitutionMost Americans believe that a civilized state does not torture, but that belief has repeatedly been challenged in moments of crisis at home and abroad. From the Indian wars to Vietnam, from police interrogation to the War on Terror, US institutions have proven far more amenable to torture than the nation's commitment to liberty would suggest.Civilizing Torture traces the history of debates about the efficacy of torture and reveals a recurring struggle to decide what limits to impose on the power of the state. At a time of escalating rhetoric aimed at cleansing the nation of the undeserving and an erosion of limits on military power, the debate over torture remains critical and unresolved. Details ISBN 0674244702 ISBN-13 9780674244702 Title Civilizing Torture Author W. Fitzhugh Brundage Format Paperback Year 2020 Pages 416 Publisher Harvard University Press GEItemID:126959459; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
