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Author Kahn, Paul W., 1952-

Title Sacred violence : torture, terror, and sovereignty / Paul W. Kahn.

Publication Info. Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, [2008]
©2008

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 Moore Stacks  K5304 .K34 2008    Available  ---
Description 233 pages ; 23 cm.
Series Law, meaning, and violence
Law, meaning, and violence.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-205) and index.
Contents Introduction: The puzzle of torture -- Torture and sovereignty -- Torture and international law -- The current debate : torture in the War on Terror -- A primer on political violence -- Crossing the border between law and sovereignty -- Conclusion: Torture, terror, and sacrifice.
Subject Torture.
Torture.
Sovereignty.
Sovereignty.
Political violence.
Political violence.
Terrorism -- Prevention -- Law and legislation.
Terrorism -- Prevention -- Law and legislation.
ISBN 9780472050475 paperback alkaline paper
9780472070473 cloth alkaline paper
0472070479 cloth alkaline paper
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