Description
| Product ID: | 9780415817257 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | The Basics |
| Title: | Genocide: The Basics |
| Authors: | Author: Paul Bartrop |
| Page Count: | 200 |
| Subjects: | General and world history, General & world history, History, History, The Holocaust, Social and political philosophy, Ethnic studies, Sociology, Human rights, civil rights, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, The Holocaust, Social & political philosophy, Ethnic studies, Sociology, Human rights |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating 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. Case studies of genocide from throughout history are explored and analysed to address key issues in genocide studies. 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:
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. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2014-09-15 |
