Topic · Sociology and Political Science
Torture, Ethics, and Law
Torture, Ethics, and Law is a research topic within Sociology and Political Science. Science Explorer counts 9.9k research works in it since 1950. 10.2% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers explores the ethical implications of torture, interrogation practices, and the involvement of medical professionals in settings such as Guantanamo and Abu Ghraib. It delves into the moral dilemmas surrounding torture, human rights violations, capital punishment, and the psychological impact of such practices. The papers also discuss the role of physicians in these contexts and the broader implications for medical ethics and professional conduct.
- Torture
- Ethics
- Guantanamo
- Interrogation
- Medical Ethics
- Human Rights
- Capital Punishment
- Psychological Torture
- War on Terror
- Physician Participation
- Research works
- 9.9k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 1k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 10.2% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
- +5% the tick is no change
- Largest producer
United States
45% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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