Genocide, Torture, and Terrorism: Ranking International Crimes and Justifying Humanitarian Intervention
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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Genocide, Torture, and Terrorism: Ranking International Crimes and Justifying Humanitarian Intervention
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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Genocide, Torture, and Terrorism: Ranking International Crimes and Justifying Humanitarian Intervention
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781137415103 |
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Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan US |
Publication date: | 11/04/2015 |
Edition description: | 1st ed. 2016 |
Pages: | 244 |
Product dimensions: | 5.70(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.80(d) |
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