Rhetoric in the Time of Torture

Discover the thought-provoking insights of Rhetoric in the Time of Torture by Laura A. Sparks, published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc in 2023. This compelling hardback edition spans 152 pages and delves into the intricate relationship between rhetoric and the grim realities of torture in a post-9/11 context.

Sparks offers a critical examination of how rhetorical theory intersects with the troubling practices of coercive interrogation techniques employed by the U.S. government. By exploring the temporal and rhetorical dimensions of torture, this book challenges readers to reconsider the implications of communication in extreme circumstances.

Engage with a work that not only sheds light on a dark aspect of modern society but also prompts important discussions about ethics, power, and the human condition. Rhetoric in the Time of Torture is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersections of language, politics, and morality.