The Genocide Studies Reader [Paperback]

This thorough overview of all aspects of the field of genocide studies brings together for the first time classic and contemporary writings from some of the most noted scholars writing on genocide in the fields of genocide studies, political science, history, and sociology. The Readercovers key aspects of a host of complex and thorny issues, such as the definition of genocide, theories of genocide, prevention and intervention, and its denial. This collection of writings is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand this most atrocious form of political violence that has plagued human history.

Part 1: Definitions of Genocide  Section 1: The Origin of the Term Genocide and the Definition Used in the UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide  1. Genocide: A Modern Crime Raphael Lemkin  2. Development of the Rule on Genocide Lawrence J. LeBlanc  3. Intent Morten Bergsmo  4. The United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide  Section 2: Alternative Definitions  5. The Definition of Genocide Israel Charny  6. Human Destructiveness and Politics: The Twentieth Century as an Age of Genocide Roger Smith  7. Defining Genocide as a Sociological Concept Helen Fein  8. Towards a Functional Definition Ward Churchill  Section 3: Related Terms  9. A Typology of Cleansing Andrew Bell-Fialkoff  10. Explaining Ethnic Cleansing Michael Mann  11. Recognizing Genocides and Politicides Barbara Harff  12. Crimel#O