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Interrogation, intelligence and security : Controversial British Techniques /

Examines the origins and effects of the use of interrogation techniques known as the 'five techniques'. Through its in-depth analysis, the book reveals how British forces came to use such controversial methods in counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism and internal security contexts. This bo...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Newbery, Samantha (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Manchester : Manchester University Press, 2015.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Examines the origins and effects of the use of interrogation techniques known as the 'five techniques'. Through its in-depth analysis, the book reveals how British forces came to use such controversial methods in counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism and internal security contexts. This book will be of particualr interest to security professionals, academics and members of the public interested in the torture debate, intelligence, the military, counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism, foreign policy and law enforcement. -- page 4 of cover.
Physical Description:1 online resource (240 pages): illustrations, maps
ISBN:9780719098352