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Torture and the Twilight of Empire: From Algiers to Baghdad (Human Rights and Crimes against Humanity, 3),Used
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Torture and the Twilight of Empire looks at the intimate relationship between torture and colonial domination through a close examination of the French army's coercive tactics during the Algerian war from 1954 to 1962. By tracing the psychological, cultural, and political meanings of torture at the end of the French empire, Marnia Lazreg also sheds new light on the United States and its recourse to torture in Iraq and Afghanistan.This book is nothing less than an anatomy of tortureits methods, justifications, functions, and consequences. Drawing extensively from archives, confessions by former torturers, interviews with former soldiers, and war diaries, as well as writings by JeanPaul Sartre, Albert Camus, and others, Lazreg argues that occupying nations justify their systematic use of torture as a regrettable but necessary means of saving Western civilization from those who challenge their rule. She shows how torture was central to guerre rvolutionnaire, a French theory of modern warfare that called for total war against the subject population and which informed a pacification strategy founded on brutal psychological techniques borrowed from totalitarian movements. Lazreg seeks to understand torture's impact on the Algerian populationespecially womenand also on the French troops who became their torturers. She explores the roles Christianity and Islam played in rationalizing these acts, and the ways in which torture became not only routine but even acceptable.Written by a preeminent historical sociologist, Torture and the Twilight of Empire holds particularly disturbing lessons for us today as we carry out the War on Terror.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Torture and the Twilight of Empire'? A: The book examines the relationship between torture and colonial domination, particularly through the lens of the French army's tactics during the Algerian war.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Torture and the Twilight of Empire'? A: The book is authored by Marnia Lazreg, a preeminent historical sociologist.
- Q: What type of book is 'Torture and the Twilight of Empire'? A: It is a hardcover book with 360 pages that is categorized under Algeria.
- Q: When was 'Torture and the Twilight of Empire' published? A: The book was published on December 23, 2007.
- Q: What are some themes explored in the book? A: Themes include the justifications and consequences of torture, the psychological impact on both victims and perpetrators, and the historical context of colonial warfare.
- Q: Is 'Torture and the Twilight of Empire' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study as it draws from extensive research, including archives and confessions from former soldiers.
- Q: What unique perspectives does the author provide? A: Marnia Lazreg provides insights into the roles of Christianity and Islam in rationalizing torture and the impact on women and soldiers during the Algerian war.
- Q: What kind of condition is the book in if purchased used? A: If purchased used, it is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: Does the book cover modern implications of torture? A: Yes, the book draws parallels between historical torture practices and contemporary issues, particularly during the War on Terror.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of the book? A: Readers can expect an analytical writing style that combines historical sociological perspectives with thorough research.