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- What Is Genocide? Paperback Martin Shaw
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Publisher
Polity Press
ISBN-10
0745631835
ISBN-13
9780745631837
eBay Product ID (ePID)
48664243
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
232 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
What Is Genocide?
Subject
Genocide & War Crimes
Publication Year
2007
Features
Revised
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Political Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
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0.7 in
Item Weight
12.8 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"This book is rigorous and robust and puts forth a compelling case ... Shaw's idea of genocide as a form of warfare is rich, compelling and important."Alex J. Bellamy in International Affairs, By re-examining the sources of the genocide concept in the thought of its inventor, Raphael Lemkin, in light of classical and contemporary social theory, Martin Shaw is able to correct the cumulative distortions in definition and analysis of earlier practitioners of genocide studies, thereby making genocide a viable category with which to understand perhaps the most disturbing aspects of the past and present world. Scholars in the field will welcome his intelligent discussion of the issues even where they may differ in emphasis., "This book is rigorous and robust and puts forth a compelling case ... Shaw's idea of genocide as a form of warfare is rich, compelling and important." Alex J. Bellamy, International Affairs "Its contribution as a text that might be useful pedagogically is beyond question." British Journal of Sociology "Martin Shaw argues that genocide studies have mistakenly focused on the intentions of the perpetrators and the identities of the victims rather than on the structure of conflict situations. He wants us to return closer to Raphael Lemkin's original definition of genocide, which focused on attacks by the armed on the unarmed. Genocide, Shaw says, is a form of war directed against civilians. Whether we will all agree on how to define terms like 'genocide' or 'ethnic cleansing', his book is a model of conceptual clarity and cogent argument, a valuable addition to the literature, greatly assisting our understanding of genocide." Michael Mann, University of California, Los Angeles "By re-examining the sources of the genocide concept in the thought of its inventor, Raphael Lemkin, in light of classical and contemporary social theory, Martin Shaw is able to correct the cumulative distortions in definition and analysis of earlier practitioners of 'genocide studies', thereby making genocide a viable category with which to understand perhaps the most disturbing aspects of the past and present world. Scholars in the field will welcome his intelligent discussion of the issues even where they may differ in emphasis." Dirk Moses , University of Sydney, 'Martin Shaw argues that genocide studies have mistakenly focused on the intentions of the perpetrators and the identities of the victims rather than on the structure of conflict situations. He wants us to return closer to Raphael Lemkin 's original definition of genocide, which focused on attacks by the armed on the unarmed. Genocide, Shaw says, is a form of war directed against civilians. Whether we will all agree on how to define terms like "genocide " or "ethnic cleansing ", his book is a model of conceptual clarity and cogent argument, a valuable addition to the literature, greatly assisting our understanding of genocide. 'Michael Mann, University of California, Los Angeles'By re-examining the sources of the genocide concept in the thought of its inventor, Raphael Lemkin, in light of classical and contemporary social theory, Martin Shaw is able to correct the cumulative distortions in definition and analysis of earlier practitioners of "genocide studies ", thereby making genocide a viable category with which to understand perhaps the most disturbing aspects of the past and present world. Scholars in the field will welcome his intelligent discussion of the issues even where they may differ in emphasis. 'Dirk Moses, University of Sydney, & 'Martin Shaw argues that genocide studies have mistakenly focused on the intentions of the perpetrators and the identities of the victims rather than on the structure of conflict situations. He wants us to return closer to Raphael Lemkin & 's original definition of genocide, which focused on attacks by the armed on the unarmed. Genocide, Shaw says, is a form of war directed against civilians. Whether we will all agree on how to define terms like & "genocide & " or & "ethnic cleansing & ", his book is a model of conceptual clarity and cogent argument, a valuable addition to the literature, greatly assisting our understanding of genocide. & 'Michael Mann, University of California, Los Angeles& 'By re-examining the sources of the genocide concept in the thought of its inventor, Raphael Lemkin, in light of classical and contemporary social theory, Martin Shaw is able to correct the cumulative distortions in definition and analysis of earlier practitioners of & "genocide studies & ", thereby making genocide a viable category with which to understand perhaps the most disturbing aspects of the past and present world. Scholars in the field will welcome his intelligent discussion of the issues even where they may differ in emphasis. & 'Dirk Moses, University of Sydney'There is much to be admired in this book. It is rigorous and robust and puts forth a compelling case. It will also be the source of much debate within Genocide Studies and, hopefully, further afield ... Shaw's idea of genocide as a form of warfare - a theme first set out in his earlier work - is rich, compelling and important.'International Affairs
Dewey Decimal
304.6/63
Edition Description
Revised edition
Table Of Content
Contents Preface INTRODUCTION 1 the Sociological Crime Social classification and genocide Studying genocide? Disciplining the study Sociology and the sociological crime Revisiting concepts and classification PART ONE THE CONTRADICTIONS OF GENOCIDE THEORY 2 Neglected Foundations Genocide as social destruction and its connections with war Lemkin's sociological framework Genocide and the laws of war Separation of genocide from war Narrowing genocide to physical destruction A new definition 3 the Maximal Standard the significance of the Holocaust Holocaust 'uniqueness' the Holocaust standard in comparative study Holocausts and genocides 4 the Minimal Euphemism the substitution of 'ethnic cleansing' for genocide Origins of 'cleansing' terminology 'Cleansing' and genocide 'Non-genocidal' expulsions: the case of the Germans Connections between post-war 'cleansing' and the Holocaust Peaceful, legal 'transfers' and 'exchanges'? the territorial dimension 5 Conceptual Proliferation the many 'cides' of genocide New frameworks: murderous cleansing and democide Ethnocide and cultural genocide Gendercide Politicide Classicide Urbicide Auto-genocide Genocide as a framework PART TWO THE SOCIOLOGY OF GENOCIDE 6 From Intentionality to a Structural Concept Social action, social relations and conflict Intention in the light of a sociology of action Limits of intentionality Social relations and a structure of conflict 7 Elements of Genocidal Conflict Social groups, destruction and war Social groups in genocide the destruction of groups Genocide as war 8 the Missing Concept of Genocide Studies the civilian category and its social meaning the civilian enemy Civilians in international law the social production of civilians Civilians, combatants and social stratification Civilian resistance and genocidal war 9 Explanations From modernity to warfare Types of genocide Modernity Culture and psychology Economy Politics Warfare Domestic and international 10 CONCLUSION the Relevance of Conceptual Analysis Genocide in 21st century politics New historic conditions for genocide? Contemporary challenge: the case of Darfur
Synopsis
In this intellectually and politically potent new book, Martin Shaw proposes a way through the confusion surrounding the idea of genocide. He considers the origins and development of the concept, and its relationships to other forms of political violence., In this intellectually and politically potent new book, Martin Shaw proposes a way through the confusion surrounding the idea of genocide. He considers the origins and development of the concept and its relationships to other forms of political violence., In this intellectually and politically potent new book, Martin Shaw proposes a way through the confusion surrounding the idea of genocide. He considers the origins and development of the concept, and its relationships to other forms of political violence. Offering a radical critique of the existing literature on genocide, Shaw argues that what distinguishes genocide from more legitimate warfare is that the ls" enemiesrs" targeted are groups and individuals of a civilian character. He vividly illustrates his argument from a wide range of historical episodes, and shows how the question ls" what is genocide'rs" matters politically whenever populations are threatened by violence. This compelling book will undoubtedly open up vigorous debate, appealing to students and scholars across the social sciences, and in law. His arguments will be of lasting importance., In this intellectually and politically potent new book, Martin Shaw proposes a way through the confusion surrounding the idea of genocide. He considers the origins and development of the concept and its relationships to other forms of political violence. Offering a radical critique of the existing literature on genocide, Shaw argues that what distinguishes genocide from more legitimate warfare is that the enemies targeted are groups and individuals of a civilian character. He vividly illustrates his argument from a wide range of historical episodes, and shows how the question 'What is genocide?' matters politically whenever populations are threatened by violence. This compelling book will undoubtedly open up vigorous debate, appealing to students and scholars across the social sciences and in law. Shaw's arguments will be of lasting importance.
LC Classification Number
HV6322.7
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