The Dark Art of Interrogation. Mark Bowden.
by Bowden, Mark; ProQuest Information and Learning Company.
Series: SIRS Enduring Issues 2004Article 301Human Relations. Publisher: Atlantic Monthly, 2003ISSN: 1522-3248;.Subject(s): Control (Psychology) | Duress (Law) | Human rights | Military intelligence | Prisoners -- Treatment | Questioning | Terrorists | Torture | War on Terrorism (2001- )DDC classification: 050 Summary: "Men like Sheikh Mohammed who have been taken alive in this war are classic candidates for the most cunning practices of this dark art. Intellectual, sophisticated, deeply religious, and well trained, they present a perfect challenge for the interrogator. Getting at the information they possess could allow us to thwart major attacks, unravel their organization, and save thousands of lives. They and their situation pose one of the strongest arguments in modern times for the use of torture." (ATLANTIC MONTHLY) The author discusses the fine line between torture and coercion and debates their usefulness and relevancy in America's war against terrorism.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due |
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Originally Published: The Dark Art of Interrogation, Oct. 2003; pp. 51+.
"Men like Sheikh Mohammed who have been taken alive in this war are classic candidates for the most cunning practices of this dark art. Intellectual, sophisticated, deeply religious, and well trained, they present a perfect challenge for the interrogator. Getting at the information they possess could allow us to thwart major attacks, unravel their organization, and save thousands of lives. They and their situation pose one of the strongest arguments in modern times for the use of torture." (ATLANTIC MONTHLY) The author discusses the fine line between torture and coercion and debates their usefulness and relevancy in America's war against terrorism.
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