Redefining Genocide

Name: Redefining Genocide
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Settler Colonialism, Social Death and Ecocide

By Damien Short

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Redefining Genocide by Damien Short offers a critical analysis of how genocide is defined and understood through historical and political lenses. The book challenges traditional perceptions by examining lesser-known systematic abuses and suggesting a broader interpretation. It explores the impact of globalisation and modern socio-political dynamics on the concept of genocide, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of its complexities in contemporary contexts.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the complexities and evolving definitions of genocide throughout history. It offers critical insights into political and social aspects, challenging conventional understandings and encouraging deeper contemplation on global human rights issues.

Redefining Genocide

A startlingly original work that demonstrates how and why genocide studies has so far failed to engage with settler colonialism, ecocide and capitalism as key drivers of genocides

A startlingly original work that demonstrates how and why genocide studies has so far failed to engage with settler colonialism, ecocide and capitalism as key drivers of genocides

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In this highly controversial and original work, Damien Short systematically rethinks how genocide is and should be defined.

Rather than focusing solely on a narrow conception of genocide as direct mass-killing, through close empirical analysis of a number of under-discussed case studies – including Palestine, Sri Lanka, Australia and Alberta, Canada – the book reveals the key role played by settler colonialism, capitalism, finite resources and the ecological crisis in driving genocidal social death on a global scale.

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Redefining Genocide by Damien Short is lauded for its interdisciplinary approach, bridging law, history, politics, and sociology. The book is praised for its exploration of the connections between genocide, colonialism, and ecocide, challenging existing definitions and encouraging debate among scholars. It is regarded as essential reading for a wide range of fields and is noted for bringing attention to often-overlooked aspects of environmental impact on communities.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781842779316

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 June 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zed Books Ltd

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 272

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Damien Short Education & Reference History & Military Military History New Zealand and Australia Published Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Damien Short is a reader in human rights at the School of Advanced Study, University of London. He is director of the school's Human Rights Consortium and Extreme Energy Initiative and editor in chief of the International Journal of Human Rights.