Présentation de l'éditeur
With a wide-ranging scope, this anthology is a brief, chronological introduction to the geographic, ideological, cultural breadth, and frequency of genocide in the twentieth century. It contains provocative questions and several case studies.
Quatrième de couverture
This powerful new collection examines how genocide and holocaust have defined the tragic contours of the twentieth century. Editor Wiliam L. Hewitt places the discussion in a global perspective, examining incidents of the horrific in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. With readings by such distinguished scholars as Anne Applebaum, Ward Churchill, Steven Katz, Robert Melson, Michale Parenti, Erna Paris, Samantha Power, R.J. Rummel, Edward Said, and Howard Zinn, Defining the Horrific will promote critical inquiry and deep discussion among students and teachers.
