About the book
\"Torture has ceased to exist,\" Victor Hugo claimed, with some justification, in 1874. Yet more than a century later, torture is used routinely in one out of every three countries. This book is about torture in Western society from earliest times to the present.
A landmark study since its original publication a decade ago, Torture is now available in an expanded and updated paperback edition. Included for the first time is a broad and disturbing selection of documents charting the historical practice of torture from the ancient Romans to the Khmer Rouge.
Editions of Torture
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780812215991
- EBook
- ISBN 9781512821697
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\"Torture has ceased to exist,\" Victor Hugo claimed, with some justification, in 1874. Yet more than a century later, torture is used routinely in one out of every three countries. This book is about torture in Western society from earliest times to the present.
A landmark study since its original publication a decade ago, Torture is now available in an expanded and updated paperback edition. Included for the first time is a broad and disturbing selection of documents charting the historical practice of torture from the ancient Romans to the Khmer Rouge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Torture about?
\"Torture has ceased to exist,\" Victor Hugo claimed, with some justification, in 1874. Yet more than a century later, torture is used routinely in one out of every three countries. This book is about torture in Western society from earliest times to the present.
A landmark study since its original publication a decade ago, Torture is now available in an expanded and updated paperback edition. Included for the first time is a broad and disturbing selection of documents charting the historical practice of torture from the ancient Romans to the Khmer Rouge.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Torture?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Political control and freedoms > Human rights, civil rights
Where can I read a sample of Torture?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780812215991
How long is Torture and how many pages does it have?
Torture has 304 page(s)
Is Torture part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Anniversary Collection
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Torture?
Edward Peters
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Torture is available as paperback(ISBN 9780812215991) and ebook(ISBN 9781512821697)
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