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The History of Genocide

by Don Nardo

A history of genocide and the language used to define it

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A history of genocide and the language used to define it

Don Nardo’s volume connects the history of mass violence against ethnic, racial, and religious groups with the development of the term “genocide.” It traces Raphael Lemkin’s role in shaping the term and its definition at the United Nations, then examines modern cases including Nazi Germany, Armenia, Rwanda, and Darfur. The book’s structure links the emergence of an international concept to specific historical events, offering a framework for considering how genocide has been named and addressed in international relations.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults studying modern history or the Holocaust
  • Readers seeking an overview of genocide across several historical cases
  • Students interested in Raphael Lemkin and the United Nations’ role in defining genocide

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Genocide and mass violenceRaphael Lemkin and the history of the termUnited Nations and international relationsModern genocides

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Book overview

Throughout human history various national and military leaders have committed mass murder in attempts to eliminate entire ethnic, racial, or religious groups. There was no universally accepted name for these heinous crimes against humanity until Polish-American scholar Raphael Lemkin coined the term genocide in the 1940s. This volume tells how he helped the United Nations define it and apply it to international relations. Also explored in considerable detail are the best-known modern genocides, including those in Nazi Germany, Armenia, Rwanda, and Darfur.
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