{"title":"Ron E. Hassner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRon E. Hassner\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of historical and military themes, delving into the complexities of conflict and its human consequences. His work often examines harsh realities with a meticulous and thought-provoking approach, inviting readers to reflect on the darker aspects of warfare and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on rigorous scholarship, Hassner’s books provide deep insights into how violence and torture have shaped historical and military narratives. Readers can expect a nuanced analysis that combines history with ethical and political considerations, enriching the understanding of war’s profound impact on society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"anatomy-of-torture-by-ron-e-hassner-9781501786792","title":"Anatomy of Torture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes torture \"work?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e Can controversial techniques such as waterboarding extract crucial and reliable intelligence? Since 9\/11, this question has been angrily debated in the halls of power and the court of public opinion. In \u003cem\u003eAnatomy of Torture\u003c\/em\u003e, Ron E. Hassner mines the archives of the Spanish Inquisition to propose an answer that will frustrate and infuriate both sides of the divide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Inquisition's scribes recorded every torment, every scream, and every confession in the torture chamber. Their transcripts reveal that Inquisitors used torture deliberately and meticulously, unlike the rash, improvised methods used by the United States after 9\/11. In their relentless pursuit of underground Jewish communities in Spain and Mexico, the Inquisition tortured in cold blood. But they treated any information extracted with caution: torture was used to test information provided through other means, not to uncover startling new evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHassner's findings in \u003cem\u003eAnatomy of Torture\u003c\/em\u003e have important implications for ongoing torture debates. Rather than insist that torture is ineffective, torture critics should focus their attention on the morality of torture. If torture is evil, its efficacy is irrelevant. At the same time, torture defenders cannot advocate for torture as a counterterrorist \"quick fix\": torture has never located, nor will ever locate, the hypothetical \"ticking bomb\" that is frequently invoked to justify brutality in the name of security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47933757554924,"sku":"9781501786792","price":98.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781501786792-anatomy-of-torture.jpg?v=1783880267"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/ron-e-hassner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}