ISBN:
9780745687070
,
9780745687063
,
9780745687100 (Sekundärausgabe)
Language:
English
Pages:
496 S.
Edition:
2. ed.
Edition:
Online-Ausg. Ann Arbor, Michigan ProQuest Online-Ressource ISBN 9780745687100 e-book
Edition:
[Online-Ausg.]
DDC:
304.663
Keywords:
Völkermord
;
Begriff
Abstract:
This fully revised edition of Martin Shaw's classic, award-winning text proposes a way through the intellectual confusion surrounding genocide. In a thorough account of the idea's history, Shaw considers its origins and development and its relationships to concepts like ethnic cleansing and politicide. Offering a radical critique of the existing literature on genocide, he argues that what distinguishes genocide from more legitimate warfare is that the 'enemies' targeted are groups and individuals of a civilian character. He vividly illustrates his argument with a wide range of historical ex...
Note:
Literaturverz. S. 439 - 465
,
Online-Ausg.:
