The Killing of Cambodia: Geography, Genocide and the Unmaking of Space

ISBN-13: 9781138254282 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 220 str.

James a. Tyner

Opis

Between 1975 and 1978, the Khmer Rouge carried out genocide in Cambodia that was, in many ways, unparalleled in modern history. Taking an explicitly geographical approach, this book argues whether the Khmer Rouge's activities not only led to genocide, but also 'terracide' - the erasure of space. It also provides a clearer geographic understanding to genocide and gives insights into the importance of spatial factors in geopolitical conflict.

Recenzje

'In The Killing of Cambodia, James Tyner takes a uniquely geographic perspective on the complex topic of genocide. He demonstrates why it is not so much the "making of history" that tells the story of genocide but the "erasure of space" that will lead us to consider important and difficult questions about genocide.' Shannon O'Lear, University of Kansas, USA 'Tyner correctly views the Cambodian genocide through the lens of competing geographical imaginations. In re-telling the genocide as a geographical history, he helps to remind readers of why social space is fundamental for our intellectual efforts to answer difficult questions about the horror of political violence.' Carl Dahlman, Miami University Ohio, USA '...Tyner’s book demonstrates the incredible complexities involved in understanding the Khmer Rouge tragedy, and offers up several additional insights such as the erasure of space to help comprehend this tragedy. I would highly recommend it for anyone working in Cambodia, or those working on issues of genocide or development in post-conflict or post-socialist situations.' Asia Pacific Viewpoint '...a powerful postmortem of Cambodia's death...' Envrionment and Planning C: Government and Policy

Spis treści

Contents: Imagining genocide; Irruptions and disruptions; The improbable revolution; The un-making of space; The placelessness of democratic Kampuchea; The political and the subject; A political understanding of genocide and justice; Bibliography; Index.

O autorze

James Tyner is Professor of Geography at Kent State University, USA.