Welch continues the work he began in Scapegoats of September 11th and argues that current U.S. policies, many enacted after the attacks, undermine basic human rights and violate domestic and international law. He recounts these offenses and analyzes the system that sanctions them, offering fresh insight into the complex relationship between power and state crime. Welch critically examines the unlawful enemy combatant designation, Guantanamo Bay, recent torture cases, and collateral damage relating to the war in Iraq. This book transcends important legal arguments as Welch strives for a broader sociological interpretation of what transpired early this century, analyzing the abuses of power that jeopardize our safety and security.
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Welch continues the work he began in Scapegoats of September 11th and argues that current U.S. policies, many enacted after the attacks, undermine basic human rights and violate domestic and international law. He recounts these offenses and analyzes the system that sanctions them, offering fresh insight into the complex relationship between power and state crime. Welch critically examines the unlawful enemy combatant designation, Guantanamo Bay, recent torture cases, and collateral damage relating to the war in Iraq. This book transcends important legal arguments as Welch strives for a broader sociological interpretation of what transpired early this century, analyzing the abuses of power that jeopardize our safety and security.
Imprint | Rutgers University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Critical Issues in Crime and Society |
Release date | 2009 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2009 |
Authors | Michael Welch |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 256 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8135-4434-2 |
Barcode | 9780813544342 |
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LSN | 0-8135-4434-3 |