Sheehan, Sean, 1951-

Genocide / by Sean Sheehan. - Chicago, Ill. : Raintree, c2005. - 56 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 52-53) and index.

What is genocide? -- Genocide before the Nazis -- The holocaust -- Recent holocausts -- Seeking explanations -- Traumatic times -- Accusing others -- Nationalism -- Serb nationalism -- Colonialism -- Imperialism and genocide -- The power of the state -- The trouble with facts -- What counts as genocide? -- Who is to blame? -- Willing executioners? -- Is human nature to blame? -- Genocide and the law -- Genocide on trial -- Racism -- Ethics -- Global ethics.

ISBN: 1410910709 (hardcover)

LCCN: 2003025691

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Genocide.

LC Class. No.: HV6322.7 / .S54 2005

Dewey Class. No.: 304.6/63