Torture
Despite the fact that it is condemned all around the world, the practice of torture persists to this day. This book examines the arguments put forth both for and against torture, its history, and the international laws that prohibit it. Readers will learn how the first international laws protecting human beings from torture took shape. The book explains the crusade to end torture around the world and the emergence of modern instances of torture. This is a fascinating look at one of the most contentious issues in the 21st century.
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Series Review: Headlines!"This series deals with current topics in an easy to understand manner. Each title has great information for students doing research or just looking for more information about the topics...This is a great series dealing with current topics that will be good in any middle or high school."
--Carolyn Bason, Denton High School
Series Review: Headlines!
"These well-written titles will be great starting points for students doing research or good sources for teens wanting to learn about these timely topics...The books include many photos and sidebars as well as excellent and accessible further-reading suggestions and bibliographies. These titles will support many types of assignments."
--School Library Journal
Series Review: Headlines!
"This series takes issues ripped from today's headlines and presents the topics in a hi/lo format...making this a great reference support for struggling readers in middle and high school. The topics are relevant and engaging...this is a good series to support students writing reports."
--Library Media Connection
