Encountering Genocide

Cutting-edge in its scope and approach this unique volume offers first-person accounts of modern genocides to enable readers to more fully examine genocidal experiences and better understand the horror of such events. * Examines 10 modern genocides that occurred between 1904 and 2004 * Conveys the story of each genocide through primary source documents that detail historical and contemporary contexts * Addresses not only the reality of modern genocides but also the consequences and impact on individuals * Challenges the readers to look more carefully into the historic details of the genocide under discussion fostering critical thinking and research * Enables students and other readers to empathize more directly with the reality of massive human rights violations