genocide

Explores how past American presidents have failed to stop genocide in other countries, describes the U.S. response to genocide since the Holocaust, and explains how current policy can be improved to prevent future killings.

Inspired by a true story, this relates the tale of siblings Sosi, Shahen, and Mariam who survive the Armenian genocide of 1915 by escaping from Turkey alone over the mountains.

A collection of essays about ways that genocide can be prevented.

Offers a comprehensive analysis of the genocide in Rwanda and the impact it has had on the region, discussing how the genocide originated and how the Rwandan people are recovering.

"In 1994, the akazu, Rwandan's political elite, planned the genocidal mass slaughter of 500,000 to 1,000,000 Tutsi and Hutu who lived in the country. Given the failure of the international community to acknowledge the genocide, in 1998, ten African authors visited Rwanda in a writing initiative that was an attempt to make partial amends ... [This book, which is divided into two sections, is first] shaped by the author's own experiences in Rwanda and [secondly] by the stories shared by survivors"--Provided by publisher.

Collects essays in which scholars and activists examine issues of genocide and war crimes and the involvement of the United States and other democracies in such actions.

Presents a collection of essays examining gender-selective genocide.

Examines the history of genocide and discusses its psychological, sociological, anthropological, and political aspects.

Providing an indispensable resource for students and policy makers investigating the Bosnian catastrophes of the 1990s, this book provides a comprehensive survey of the leaders, ideas, movements, and events pertaining to one of the most devastating conflicts of contemporary times. Provides nearly 150 entries--written in a clear and concise style by leading international authorities--that summarize the roles of the leaders involved in the Bosnian Conflict of 1992-1995 and beyond as well as contextualizing essays on various facets of the Bosnian Conflicts. Considers and evaluates the various strategies adopted by members of the international community in trying to bring the war to an end. Edited by renowned genocide scholar, Paul R. Bartrop, PhD.

Discusses the history and treatment of the Native American people in North America.