Torture: Justified or Unacceptable?

by Erin L McCoy and Perl Lila

Book Overview

Over the course of human history, torture has been used as an instrument of war, a means of extracting information, and a mode of punishment. Many argue that it is a necessary weapon in times of war. Others insist that it constitutes cruel and unusual punishment, violates human rights laws, and fails to extract trustworthy information. This book dives into the debate over torture from all sides, using examples from recent history as well as sidebars,...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1502644908
• ISBN13: 9781502644909
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12