Forgotten Genocides Oblivion, Denial, and Memory |
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Editor:
| Lemarchand, René Lemarchand, René |
Series title: | Pennsylvania Studies in Human Rights Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-8122-4335-2 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2011 |
Publisher: | University of Pennsylvania Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $49.95 |
Book Description:
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In eight case studies written by recognized experts this book offers a major contribution to the comparative analysis of genocidal phenomena. Besides tapping a rich vein of empirical data, this collective effort breaks new ground in analyzing how denial, oblivion, or manipulated memory tends to mask the hideous realities of mass killing.
In eight case studies written by recognized experts this book offers a major contribution to the comparative analysis of genocidal phenomena. Besides tapping a rich vein of empirical data, this collective effort breaks new ground in analyzing how denial, oblivion, or manipulated memory tends to mask the hideous realities of mass killing.