Overview
What is genocide? Why does it happen? What can be done to prevent it from happening again? At the end of the Second World War, with the establishment of the United Nations, the holding of the Nuremberg Trials and the adoption of the Genocide Convention, the international community assured itself that genocide would never happen again. But never again has become a meaningless phrase. This book asks why. It also asks, what is genocide? Where has it happened in the past? Who is being threatened by genocide today? And what can we do to prevent this terrible crime from recurring? Providing an overview of the history of genocide worldwide, this revised, expanded edition helps readers answer these questions. It brings them up to date with recent events-the killing of the Rohingya in Myanmar, the persecution of the Uyghurs in China, the broader recognition of the genocide of Indigenous Peoples, the resurgence of fighting in Darfur, and the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. It examines and elucidates the debates and controversies surrounding the use of the term genocide as well as the reasons for the common response by individuals, governments and the United Nations - denial. Key Text Features annotated resources chapters definitions explanation facts further information further reading headings historical context illustrations index map sidebars table of contents timeline
Full Product Details
Author: Jane Springer ,
Jane Springer ,
Santiago Sols
Publisher: Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada
Imprint: Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada
Edition: Revised edition
Weight: 0.281kg
ISBN: 9781773067605
ISBN 10: 1773067605
Pages: 186
Publication Date: 14 November 2024
Recommended Age: From 14 to 18 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Timely and relevant. -- ""Booklist"" [A] thoroughly researched and all-too-relevant history ... The expansive yet concise text manages to tackle a broad, tough topic while remaining digestible to teen audiences. -- ""Kirkus Reviews""
[A] thoroughly researched and all-too-relevant history ... The expansive yet concise text manages to tackle a broad, tough topic while remaining digestible to teen audiences. * Kirkus Reviews * Timely and relevant. * Booklist * Students ... will appreciate the clarity and honesty of this important, timely book. * Quill & Quire * Genocide is a call to all people to recognize early indicators of genocide, speak up, seek actions, listen to our neighbours, and help those in our midst who have experienced trauma to heal. * CM: Canadian Review of Materials *
[A] thoroughly researched and all-too-relevant history ... The expansive yet concise text manages to tackle a broad, tough topic while remaining digestible to teen audiences. -- ""Kirkus Reviews""
Author Information
JANE SPRINGER is an author, editor and translator who has worked in international development. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. JANE SPRINGER is an author, editor and translator who has worked in international development. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. SANTIAGO SOLÍS is a graphic designer, illustrator, art director and editor. His art has been exhibited internationally. He lives in Mexico City, Mexico.
