The twentieth century has been labelled the 'century of genocide', and according to estimates, more than 250 million civilians were victims of genocide and mass atrocities during this period. This book provides one of the first regional perspectives on mass atrocities in Asia, by exploring the issue through two central themes.
Bringing together experts in genocide studies and area specialists, the book looks at the legacy of past genocides and mass atrocities, with case studies on East Timor, Cambodia and Indonesia. It explores the enduring legacies of trauma and societal divisions,...
The twentieth century has been labelled the 'century of genocide', and according to estimates, more than 250 million civilians were victims of geno...
The United Nations and Genocide considers how the UN has met, and failed to meet, its commitment 'to prevent and punish' genocide since the 1948 Genocide Convention. Examining cases of both failure and success, it explores new UN approaches to genocide prevention, and questions whether they will be more effective.
The United Nations and Genocide considers how the UN has met, and failed to meet, its commitment 'to prevent and punish' genocide since the 1948 Genoc...
The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide was the first human rights treaty adopted by the United Nations, reflecting the global commitment to 'never again' in the wake of the Holocaust.
The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide was the first human rights treaty adopted by the United Nations, reflecting t...
