Genocides, Conflicts, and Justice in the 20th and 21st Centuries
The book examines modern genocides and mass atrocities occurring around the world, including in Rwanda, Cambodia, the former Yugoslavia, Darfur, and China. The authors highlight international tribunals in response to the atrocity crimes and focus on transitional justice.
The book’s themes address international relations, advocacy, and human rights.
The book is designed for academic, policy, and general audiences seeking a deeper understanding of ways in which genocide and conflict continue to shape the modern world.
Testimonials
“By tracing the development of international justice from Nuremberg to the International Criminal Court, this book offers valuable insight into legal institutions to address war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. This is essential reading for anyone interested in international criminal law and transitional justice.”
-Dr. Gregory H. Stanton, founding president and chairman, Genocide Watch; founder and chair, Alliance Against Genocide; former president, International Association of Genocide Scholars; and founder and former director, Cambodian Genocide Project.
“Reading this book is an act of remembrance and resistance. It doesn’t just document atrocities, it compels us to stand up for peace and justice. It is a powerful tool for educators, activists, and anyone who refuses to be a bystander in the face of mass violence.”
-Minnesota Senator Sandy Pappas, past president, Minnesota Senate; founder, president, and executive director of Forward Global Women; former national vice-president, Women’s Legislative Lobby; and recipient of the Minnesota Public Health Association’s B. Robert Lewis Award.
“This book gives clear summaries of the most catastrophic events of the 20th and 21st centuries. It is an essential addition to the studies of genocide and modern history, and it provides the background that we need in classrooms and in policy conversations.”
-The Rev. John Matthews, past president, International Dietrich Bonhoeffer Society; former U.S. Army chaplain and police chaplain; adjunct professor, Augsburg University, Minnesota; and former pastor, Grace Lutheran Church.