Isbn: 9782895076049 - torture: religious ethics and national security (4 resultados)

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. VERY GOOD softcover, no marks in text, tight uncreased spine, clean exterior; a gently used copy. Book.

Trade Paperback. Condición: Good- Very Good. 1st Printing. 192 pages. Square and solid, the entire book is slightly wavy from improper storage, otherwise the covers show light wear. Signed by author with inscription on the title page, the rest of interior is unmarked. "Reviewing the history and practice of torture, and the arguments used to justify it, Perry takes us into the minds of both the tortureres and their victims. Ultimately, he shows why torture is different from other acts of war, and why it is fundamentally immoral: not only because it violates the dignity we owe to the human person, but also because it directly or indirectly degrades any society that would tolerate it.". Signed by Author.…

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Signed by author, otherwise unmarked. Signed by Author(s).

Trade Paper. Condición: Very Good+. 2895076049; Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal shelfwear; SIGNED BY AUTHOR on title page;"The history and practice of torture and the arguments used to justify it, Perry takes us into the minds of both the torturers and their victims. He shows why torture is different from other acts of war, and why it is fundamentally immoral--including the policy of 'extraordinary rendition' and the authority of the U.S. President to take extreme measures for the sake of national security. ". Signed by Author(s).…