Introduction to the Criminology of Genocide

Häftad, Engelska, 2021

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Beskrivning

This textbook provides an accessible and interdisciplinary introduction to genocide with an emphasis on the criminal aspect of genocide. It walks students through the evolution of genocide as a criminal act and the legal responses available using case studies to demonstrate how concepts work in action.

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Utgivningsdatum:2021-01-16
Mått:148 x 210 x 16 mm
Vikt:286 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:187
Förlag:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN:9783030652104

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William R. Pruitt is Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Virginia Wesleyan University, USA. He holds a JD from Syracuse University College of Law and a PhD in Criminology and Public Policy from Northeastern University. His research interests include genocide, crimes against humanity, and the legal response to mass atrocity crimes. He has published about the theoretical aspect of genocide as well as the criminal sanctions imposed by international tribunals.

Innehållsförteckning

1. What Is Genocide?.- 2. How Can We Understand Genocide?.- 3. Why Does Genocide Occur?.- 4. Who Commits Genocide?.- 5. When and Where Does Genocide Occur?.- 6. How Do We Respond to Genocide?.- 7. What Happens When Genocide Is Denied?.