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Tortured logic : why some Americans support the use of torture in counterterrorism /

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kearns, Erin M. (Author), Young, Joseph K. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Columbia University Press, [2020]
Series:Columbia studies in terrorism and irregular warfare.
Subjects:
Torture > United States > Public opinion.
Torture > Government policy > United States.
Terrorism > United States > Prevention.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Table of Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction: What Impacts Public Perception of Torture in Counterterrorism?
  • 1. Media and Perceptions of Torture
  • 2. Fear, Death, and TV
  • 3. Context Matters?
  • 4. Elite Cues, Identity, and Efficacy
  • Conclusion: Torture, Terrorism, and the Future
  • Appendix
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Index