{"product_id":"the-united-nations-genocide-convention-an-introduction-paperback-softback-9781487524081","title":"The United Nations Genocide Convention; An Introduction (Paperback \/ softback) 9781487524081","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe United Nations Genocide Convention\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Introduction\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSamuel Totten (Author), Henry C. Theriault (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781487524081\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 22 November 2019\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e192 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 1 cm, 0.24 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Totten and Theriault absolutely provide us with an accessible and content-rich textbook.\"\u003c\/p\u003e - Haoliang Zhang, Changzhou University (\u003cem\u003eEthnic and Racial Studies\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is virtually impossible to understand the phenomenon of genocide without a clear understanding of the complexities of the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (UNCG). This brief but cogent book provides an introduction to the unique wording, legal terminology, and key components of the convention, which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding clarity on the distinctions between genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and ethnic cleansing, this book is designed to be an entry into further study of genocide in its legal, historical, political, and philosophical dimensions. Key terms, such as intent and motive, are explained, case studies are included, and a detailed bibliography at the conclusion of the book offers suggested avenues for more advanced study of the UNCG.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Raphael Lemkin: The Man Who Coined the Term \"Genocide\" and His Indefatigable Effort in the Development and Ratification of the UNCG\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. An Overview of the UNCG: An Analysis of Each Article\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. The Complexities Inherent in the UNCG\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. \"Genocide\" Distinguished from Other Forms of Major Human Rights Violations: Crimes against Humanity, War Crimes, and Ethnic Cleansing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Applications of the UNCG in Representative Cases of Genocide at the ICTR and ICTY\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"University of Toronto Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52523399807256,"sku":"9781487524081","price":17.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-united-nations-genocide-convention-an-introduction-paperback-softback-9781487524081","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}