This thorough overview of all aspects of the field of genocide studiesbrings together for the first time classic and contemporary writings from someof the most ... » 

This thorough overview of all aspects of the field of genocide studiesbrings together for the first time classic and contemporary writings from someof the most noted scholars writing on genocide in the fields of genocidestudies political science history and sociology. The Reader covers keyaspects of a host of complex and thorny issues such as the definition ofgenocide theories of genocide prevention and intervention and its denial.This collection of writings is essential reading for anyone who wants tounderstand this most atrocious form of political violence that has plaguedhuman history. «