When states are threatened by war and terrorism, can we really expect
them to abide by human rights and humanitarian law? David P.
Forsythe's bold analysis of US policies towards terror suspects after
9/11 addresses this issue directly. Covering moral, political, and
legal aspects, he examines the abuse of enemy detainees at the hands
of the United States. At the center of the debate is the Bush
Administration, which Forsythe argues displayed disdain for
international law, in contrast to the general public's support for
humanitarian affairs. Forsythe explores the similarities and
differences between Presidents Obama and Bush on the question of
prisoner treatment in an age of terrorism and asks how the
Administration should proceed. The book traces the Pentagon's and
CIA's records in mistreating prisoners, providing an account which
will be of interest to all those who value human rights and
humanitarian law.
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ISBN
9781139088817
Publisert
2013
Utgave
1. utgave
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Vendor
Cambridge University Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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