by Finley, Laura L.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Historical guides to controversial issues in America, 1541-0021 Published by : Greenwood Press, (Westport, Conn. :) Physical details: 187 p. ; 25 cm. Subject(s): Torture --United States. | Political prisoners --Abuse of --United States. Year : 2008
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01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Serial Data | Published | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottetown Rural High School | 364.6 FIN | Available |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [171]-179) and index.
Introduction : describing the problem -- Torture and its origins -- Prison abuse in the U.S. pre-civil rights era -- The Central Intelligence Agency and torture -- Domestic prison abuse today -- Abuse in Guantanamo Bay, Afghanistan, and Iraq -- Summing up the torture debate -- Timeline of significant events in the history of torture and prisoner abuse.