An Ethics of Interrogation
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An Ethics of Interrogation
An Ethics of Interrogation

An Ethics of Interrogation

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Michael Skerker (Author)  

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The act of interrogation, and the debate over its use, pervades our culture, whether through fictionalized depictions in movies and television or discussions of real-life interrogations on the news. But despite daily mentions of the practice in the media, there is a lack of informed commentary on its moral implications. Moving beyond the narrow focus on torture that has characterized most work on the subject, "An Ethics of Interrogation" is the first book to fully address this complex issue. In this important new examination of a controversial subject, Michael Skerker confronts a host of philosophical and legal issues, from the right to privacy and the privilege against compelled self-incrimination to prisoner rights and the legal consequences of different modes of interrogation for both domestic criminal and foreign terror suspects. These topics raise serious questions about the morality of keeping secrets as well as the rights of suspected terrorists and insurgents. Thoughtful consideration of these subjects leads Skerker to specific policy recommendations for law enforcement, military, and intelligence professionals.
Michael Skerker is assistant professor in the Department of Leadership, Ethics, and Law at the United States Naval Academy.
  • Contributor: Michael Skerker
  • Imprint: University of Chicago Press
  • ISBN13: 9780226761626
  • Number of Pages: 272
  • Packaged Dimensions: 15x23x2mm
  • Packaged Weight: 397
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
  • Release Date: 2012-06-22
  • Binding: Paperback / softback
  • Biography: Michael Skerker is assistant professor in the Department of Leadership, Ethics, and Law at the United States Naval Academy.

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