Genocide (Global Viewpoints)

This series provides readers with the information they need to think critically about the worldwide implications of global issues; each volume focuses on a controversial topic of worldwide importance and offers a panoramic view of opinions.; Articles included in this new addition to the Global Viewpoints series explore issues related to recognizing, analyzing, and defining global genocide. Topics covered include differing international views of what constitutes genocide, contemporary examples of genocide from countries such as the Congo, Sri Lanka, North Korea, and the Sudan, preventing and prosecuting genocide, and the legacy of genocide.; By illuminating the complexities and interrelations of the global community, this excellent resource helps students and other researchers enhance their global awareness. Each volume focuses on a controversial topic of worldwide importance and offers a panoramic view of opinions selected from a diverse range of international sources, including journals, magazines, newspapers, nonfiction books, speeches, government documents, organization newsletters, and position papers. These books contain an annotated table of contents; locator maps, to help readers place countries or areas covered in the essays; “for further discussion” questions; a worldwide list of organizations to contact; bibliographies of books and periodicals; and a subject index. Read more