Encyclopedia of Genocide: [2 volumes]

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

This set documents all known genocides which have taken place in history, from the massacres of indigenous peoples by colonizers, through the Armenian genocide and the Nazi Holocaust to the current examples of Cambodia, Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia. The various definitions of genocide are examined and the text considers whether nuclear destruction and saturation bombing of civilian targets do or do not constitute genocide. Attention is paid to work that has been done on the detection and prevention of genocide. As well as entries on the major perpetrators of genocide, articles on such topics as the psychology, ideology and literature of the subject, the treatment of survivors and the question of genocide-denial are all included.

Reviews

"While general editor Charny relates that this set is far from a complete coverage of the subject, the set is the best thing on the contemporary market. And it should remain the standard reference source for some time to come." - Reviewer's Consortium "This is a good beginning resource for scholars, students, and any individual interested in the subject." - American Reference Books Annual "The Encyclopedia of Genocide is a powerful work and represents a milestone in genocide studies. It is a reference set that is a necessary and important purchase for both academic and public libraries." - Against the Grain "A fine complement to Encyclopedia of the Holocaust... It is strongly recommended for any library supporting course work in history and the social sciences." - Choice "The encyclopedia contains a myriad of information about an important topic, and Charney is to be commended for his effort... This resource is recommended for academic libraries and libraries where research includes the Holocaust and other genocide. The reading level, cost, and arrangement make it most suitable for larger collections." - Booklist "Equally valuable as an authoritative source for ready-reference, facts, and statistics; as a compilation of primary source documents; or as a basic text for ethics and character education units, this work will have numerous cross-curricular applications. An impressive reference that belongs in most collections. Highly recommended." - The Book Report

Author Bio

Israel W. Charny is the executive director of the Institute on the Holocaust and Genocide in Jerusalem, Israel.