An Introduction to the Criminology of Genocide Pruitt William R.
An Introduction to the Criminology of Genocide Pruitt William R. This textbook provides an accessible and interdisciplinary introduction to genocide with an emphasis on the criminal aspect of…
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An Introduction to the Criminology of Genocide Pruitt William R.
This textbook provides an accessible and interdisciplinary introduction to genocide with an emphasis on the criminal aspect of genocide. It walks students through the evolution of genocide as a criminal act and the legal responses available using case studies to demonstrate how concepts work in action. It draws on sociological, political, and historical concepts to discuss how they contribute to our understanding of genocide as an international crime.
This textbook includes a chapter on genocide denial as well as discussion questions at the end of the chapters, boxed examples, and further reading. It combines Criminology and Law, arguing that Criminology can help explain the 'why and how' while Law can explain the responses to crime. It speaks to students in Criminology, Law, Socio-Legal Studies, and beyond, as well as to practitioners in the criminal justice
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