This edited volume seeks to contest prevailing assumptions about torture and to consider why, despite its illegality, torture continues to be widely employed and misrepresented.

Analyzes how Islamic tradition and Islamic states understand humanitarian intervention. This title advocates the use of military force for humanitarian purposes in Yugoslavia. It discusses how international organizations may become…

Set in a futuristic community where poverty is the norm and immense privilege is the stark exception, The Human Collective peers into a fascinating world in which technology is used…

The book seeks to demonstrate how rules not only guide a variety of practices within international politics but also contribute to the chaos and tension on the part of agents…

This book presents a dynamic history of the ways in which translators are trusted and distrusted. Working from this premise, the authors develop an approach to translation that speaks to…

Recent innovations, including deep brain stimulation and new medications, have significantly improved the lives of people who have Parkinson’s disease. Nevertheless, patients and families continue to face many challenges. This…