Lisa Hajjar

About the Author

Lisa Hajjar is a distinguished scholar and author whose work illuminates the intersections of law, human rights, and global politics. With a PhD in sociology from the American University of Beirut, she has dedicated her career to examining the mechanisms of state power and the ethical dilemmas they pose. As a professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Hajjar's research draws on extensive fieldwork in the Middle East, offering incisive analyses of conflict, security, and justice. Her acclaimed book, Torture (Framing 21st Century Social Issues), provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the persistence of torture in modern societies, blending rigorous scholarship with accessible prose to engage both academics and general readers. Hajjar's contributions continue to shape debates on international law and social justice.