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The magnitude of genocide /

This book defines genocide, distinguishing it from mass murder, war crimes, and other atrocities, enabling the reader to grasp the magnitude of the crime of genocide across time and throughout human civilization and facilitating an understanding of new and potential cases of genocide as they occur.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Tatz, Colin (Autor), Higgins, Winton (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Barbara, California : Praeger, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2016]
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Thanks; Prologue; Part I: Explaining Genocide; 1. Perceptions and Perspectives; 2. A Defining Problem; 3. The Evolution of Genocide; Part II: Genocide at Work; 4. The Race Factor; 5. The Holocaust as Paradigm; 6. Lesser-Known Genocides; 7. The Elements of Genocide; 8. Rescue and Intervention; Part III: Aftermath of Genocide; 9. Denialism; 10. Punishment and Impunity; 11. The Legacies of Genocide; Part IV: Genocide: The Prospects; 12. Better Angels?; 13. Genocide Prevention Today; Epilogue; Reading Guide; References; Index; About the Authors.