The Instruments of Torture
The Instruments of Torture by Michael Kerrigan, published by Lyons Press in 2001, is a detailed exploration of the history of torture technology from ancient times to the modern era. This first edition, comprising 192 pages, presents a comprehensive overview of various methods of inflicting pain, categorized by type, and is written in English. The book provides insights into the global practices of torture, illustrating the subject with photographs and woodcuts that depict both the instruments used and their victims.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the evolution of torture techniques, including stretching, water torture, beating, and mental cruelty. Kerrigan also addresses the ongoing efforts of organizations like Amnesty International that work to combat torture worldwide. This work serves as a reference point for those interested in the historical and political aspects of torture, contributing to discussions on political freedom and human rights.
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Freelance writer Kerrigan traces the history of the technology of torture from antiquity to the present in all parts of the globe. The different methods of inflicting pain are grouped by type (i.e. stretching, water torture, beating, mental cruelty). Kerrigan concludes with a discussion of the efforts of groups such as Amnesty International who seek to bring an end to torture. The text is accompanied throughout by bandw photographs and woodcuts depicting instruments of torture and their victims. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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