Genocide: A Comprehensive Introduction

Genocide: A Comprehensive Introduction

<P><EM>Genocide: A Comprehensive Introduction</EM> is the most wide-ranging textbook on genocide yet published. The book is designed as a text for upper-undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a primer for non-specialists and general readers interested in learning about one of humanity’s enduring blights.</P> <P></P> <P>Fully updated to reflect the latest thinking in this rapidly developing field, this unique book:</P> <P></P> <UL> <LI>Provides an introduction to genocide as both a historical phenomenon and an analytical-legal concept, including the concept of genocidal intent, and the dynamism and contingency of genocidal processes.</LI> <LI>Discusses the role of state-building, imperialism, war, and social revolution in fuelling genocide.</LI> <LI>Supplies a wide range of full-length case studies of genocides worldwide, each with a supplementary study.</LI> <LI>Explores perspectives on genocide from the social sciences, including psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science/international relations, and gender studies.</LI> <LI>Considers "The Future of Genocide," with attention to historical memory and genocide denial; initiatives for truth, justice, and redress; and strategies of intervention and prevention.</LI></UL> <P>Highlights of the new edition include:</P> <P></P> <UL> <LI>Nigeria/Biafra as a "contested case" of genocide</LI> <LI>Extensive new material on the Kurds, Islamic State/ISIS, and the civil wars/genocide in Iraq and Syria.</LI> <LI>Conflict and atrocities in the world’s newest state, South Sudan.</LI> <LI>The role, activities, and constraints of the United Nations Office of Genocide Prevention.</LI> <LI>Many new testimonies from genocide victims, survivors, witnesses―and perpetrators.</LI> <LI>Dozens of new images, including a special photographic essay.</LI></UL> <P></P> <P>Written in clear and lively prose with over 240 illustrations and maps, <I>Genocide: A Comprehensive Introduction </I>remains the indispensable text for new generations of genocide study and scholarship.</P><B> <P></P></B> <P>An accompanying website (www.genocidetext.net) features a broad selection of supplementary materials, teaching aids, and Internet resources.</P>