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Defining the Horrific

by William Hewitt

GenocideHistoryHolocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)Crimes against humanityWorld politicsTotalitarianism

This collection of readings examines how genocide and holocaust have defined the twentieth century. The overall discussion is global in perspective, examining incidents of the horrific in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Contains readings by scholars such as Anne Applebaum, Ward Churchill, Steven Katz, Robert Melson, Michael Parenti, Erna Paris, Samantha Power, R.J. Rummel, Edward Said, and Howard Zinn.

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Book data: Open Library