Includes bibliographical references (pages 87-111) and index.
The authors propose a moral standard where each individual's interest counts equally in a volume that argues that the brutal act of torture may be permissible if it has the potential to save innocent lives. Original.
University of South Alabama
Human rights.
Political prisoners-- Abuse of-- United States.
Torture-- Moral and ethical aspects.
Torture-- United States.
Droits de l'homme (Droit international)
Torture-- Aspect moral.
Torture-- États-Unis.
Violence envers les prisonniers politiques-- États-Unis.