American Torture: From the Cold War to Abu Ghraib and Beyond

A unflinching examination of how America's use of torture evolved from Cold War interrogation programmes to the abuses at Abu Ghraib and Guantánamo Bay. This meticulously researched work traces the legal justifications, institutional policies, and human cost of state-sanctioned cruelty. Neither sensationalist nor apologetic, it's a sobering account that challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about power, accountability, and human rights. Perfect for readers of investigative journalism, political history, and anyone grappling with questions of state power and moral responsibility.