Sacred violence : torture, terror, and sovereignty / Paul W. Kahn.
| Author/creator | Kahn, Paul W., 1952- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, ©2008. |
| Description | 233 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Law, meaning, and violence Law, meaning, and violence. ^A327692 |
| 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-205) and index. |
| LCCN | 2008011488 |
| ISBN | 9780472070473 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0472070479 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780472050475 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0472050478 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | K5304 .K34 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |