Research handbook on torture : (Record no. 216273)
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9781788113953 |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Original cataloging agency | LC |
| Transcribing agency | UNZA |
| Description conventions | RDA |
| 050 ## - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER | |
| Classification number | K 5170 |
| Item number | RES 2020 |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Research handbook on torture : |
| Remainder of title | legal and medical perspectives on prohibition and prevention / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. | edited by Malcolm D. Evans, Professor, University of Bristol Law School, UK and Jens Modvig, Director, Health Department, DIGNITY - Danish Institute against Torture, Denmark. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | Cheltenham : |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 2020. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | ix, 598 pages : |
| Other physical details | illustrations. |
| 336 ## - CONTENT TYPE | |
| CONTENT TYPE | Text |
| 337 ## - MEDIA TYPE | |
| MEDIA TYPE | Unmediated |
| 338 ## - CARRIER TYPE | |
| CARRIER TYPE | Volume |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Focus: This handbook provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary examination of torture, addressing its legal frameworks, medical implications, and strategies for prevention. It is aimed at scholars, practitioners, and policymakers engaged in human rights, law, and healthcare.<br/><br/>Key Themes:<br/><br/>Legal Perspectives: Analysis of international and national legal prohibitions against torture, including conventions (e.g., UN Convention Against Torture), enforcement mechanisms, and accountability measures.<br/><br/>Medical Perspectives: Examination of the health consequences of torture, the role of medical professionals in detection and documentation, and ethical considerations in care.<br/><br/>Prevention Strategies: Approaches to preventing torture, including monitoring, institutional safeguards, education, and advocacy.<br/><br/>Case Studies and Research: Includes illustrative examples from different countries and contexts, highlighting practical challenges and successes.<br/><br/>Audience: Legal scholars, human rights professionals, healthcare providers working with survivors, policymakers, and students in law, medicine, or human rights studies. |
| 504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE | |
| Bibliography, etc. note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Torture |
| General subdivision | Law and legislation |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Torture (International law) |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Torture victimse |
| General subdivision | Medical care |
| 700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Evans, Malcolm D |
| Relator term | editor |
| 700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Modvig, Jens |
| Relator term | editor |
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| Koha item type | Book |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Collection code | Home library | Current library | Shelving location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Cost, normal purchase price | Total Checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Copy number | Cost, replacement price | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| Library of Congress Classification | Non-fiction | Main Library | Main Library | On Shelf | 02/16/2026 | Donation | 300.00 | K 5170 RES 2020 | 33729006807346 | 02/16/2026 | 1 | 300.00 | 02/16/2026 | Book | |||||
| Library of Congress Classification | Non-fiction | Main Library | Main Library | On Shelf | 02/16/2026 | Donation | 300.00 | K 5170 RES 2020 | 33729006807288 | 02/16/2026 | 2 | 300.00 | 02/16/2026 | Book |