Genocide and the Modern Age

Originally published by Greenwood Press (1987); presented here with a new preface by the editors. Thirteen essays by historians sociologists anthropologists philosophers political scientists and religious scholars consider the ways genocide has affected understandings of war human rights and society as well as its causes and variations. They begin by contemplating the general characteristics and patterns of genocide and conclude with studies of particular instances. The editors are Wallimann (sociology School of Social Work in Basel and the University of Bern; and Dobkowski (religious studies Hobart and William Smith Colleges). Annotation c. Book News Inc. Portland OR