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Marcovitz, Hal

Exposing Torture: Centuries of Cruelty

112 pp. | Twenty-First Century | March, 2015 | Library ISBN 978-1-4677-5049-3 $34.65 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-4677-6306-6
(3) YA While covering some historical examples of torture, the majority of this dense, small-trim book focuses on twentieth- and twenty-first-century examples and current thoughts on the subject; Marcovitz provokes questions on the usefulness and morality of the practice. Photographs and individuals' stories serve as stark reminders of the human element in an uncomfortable subject. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

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