Freedom or Security: The Consequences for Democracies Using Emergency Powers to Fight Terror
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Book Overview
Several democratic countries have used emergency powers to restrict or suspend individual liberties in order to fight terrorism more effectively. Emergency powers are controversial in their potential to undermine democracy and civil liberties. Freeman challenges popular arguments of both the supporters of emergency powers, who focus on their expected effectiveness, and the critics, who focus on the dangers. In reality, the recent experiences of...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0313361398
ISBN13:9780313361395
Release Date:May 2003
Publisher:Praeger
Length:232 Pages
Weight:0.73 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"
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Well written
Published by Julia , 4 years ago
This book is well written and well researched.
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