Genocide C Hardcover

Alexander Hinton

During the 20th century tens of millions of people were annihilated by genocidal regimes. As we enter the 21st century, we must look back and attempt to comprehend what has been aptly termed the 'century of genocide'. It is only through such understanding that we can begin to imagine ways of preventing or minimizing future atrocities. "Genocide: An Anthropological Reader" lays the foundation for a ground-breaking 'anthropology of genocide' by gathering together for the first time the seminal texts for learning about and understanding this phenomenon. While scholars in other fields have conducted excellent analyses of the macrolevel factors facilitating genocide, few have been able to approach genocide from the local perspective.By filling this im

0631223541

9780631223542

English

John Wiley & Sons

24-Dec-13

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