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Exploring the grim reality of torture globally, this book presents harrowing accounts from both victims and perpetrators, shedding light on the psychological and sociological factors that enable such brutality. The anthropologist's insightful analysis delves into the motivations behind the torturers' actions, juxtaposed with the profound suffering experienced by the victims. This powerful work confronts readers with humanity's darkest tendencies, offering a challenging yet necessary examination of a deeply troubling aspect of society.
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The Worldwide Practice of Torture, Robert B. Edgerton
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- The Worldwide Practice of Torture
- Subtitle
- A Preliminary Report
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert B. Edgerton
- Publisher
- Em Text
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 130
- ISBN13
- 9780773407961
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Exploring the grim reality of torture globally, this book presents harrowing accounts from both victims and perpetrators, shedding light on the psychological and sociological factors that enable such brutality. The anthropologist's insightful analysis delves into the motivations behind the torturers' actions, juxtaposed with the profound suffering experienced by the victims. This powerful work confronts readers with humanity's darkest tendencies, offering a challenging yet necessary examination of a deeply troubling aspect of society.