Genocide: The Basics (Paperback)

Paul Bartrop

ISBN 10: 0415817250 / ISBN 13: 9780415817257

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2014

Paperback. Genocide: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the study of a controversial and widely debated topic. This concise and comprehensive book explores key questions such as; how successful have efforts been in the prevention of genocide? How prevalent has genocide been throughout history? and how has the concept been defined? Real world case studies address significant issues including:The killing of indigenous peoples by colonial powersThe Holocaust and the question of "uniqueness"Peacekeeping efforts in the 1990sLegal attempts to create a genocide-free worldWith suggestions for further reading, discussion questions at the end of each chapter and a glossary of key terms, Genocide: The Basics is the ideal starting point for students approaching the topic for the first time. What exactly constitutes genocide? How prevalent have instances of genocide been throughout history? How successful have efforts to prevent genocide been? These, and other questions, are addressed in Genocide: The Basics, a concise introduction to the study of the phenomenon of genocide. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780415817257

Synopsis:

Genocide: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the study of a controversial and widely debated topic. This concise and comprehensive book explores key questions such as; how successful have efforts been in the prevention of genocide? How prevalent has genocide been throughout history? and how has the concept been defined? Real world case studies address significant issues including:

• The killing of indigenous peoples by colonial powers
• The Holocaust and the question of "uniqueness"
• Peacekeeping efforts in the 1990s
• Legal attempts to create a genocide-free world

With suggestions for further reading, discussion questions at the end of each chapter and a glossary of key terms, Genocide: The Basics is the ideal starting point for students approaching the topic for the first time.

About the Author:

Dr Paul R. Bartrop is Professor of History and Director of the Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Genocide Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Genocide: The Basics (Paperback)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new