Genocide, Torture, and Terrorism: Ranking International Crimes and Justifying Humanitarian Intervention

Simon, Thomas W.

We are understandably reluctant to "rank" moral atrocities. What is worse, genocide or terrorism? In this book, Thomas W. Simon argues that politicians use this to manipulate our sense of injustice by exaggerating terrorism and minimizing torture. He advocates for an international criminal code that encourages humanitarian intervention.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2015-11-04

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137415103

DOI: 10.1057/9781137415110

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 244