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Source: NPR "Morning Edition"

Roundup

5-22-06

Book Chronicles History of Government and Torture [audio 5min]

Alfred W. McCoy's new book, A Question of Torture, chronicles the CIA's development and use of torture since the Cold War. He speaks with Steve Inskeep about the past, present and effectiveness of torture.

Read entire article at NPR "Morning Edition"