Genocide, Torture, and Terrorism

Genocide, Torture, and Terrorism
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 342
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ISBN-10 : 9781137415110
ISBN-13 : 1137415118
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Book Synopsis Genocide, Torture, and Terrorism by : Thomas W. Simon

Download or read book Genocide, Torture, and Terrorism written by Thomas W. Simon and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are understandably reluctant to "rank" moral atrocities. What is worse, genocide or terrorism? In this book, Thomas W. Simon argues that politicians use this to manipulate our sense of injustice by exaggerating terrorism and minimizing torture. He advocates for an international criminal code that encourages humanitarian intervention.


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