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An Introduction to the Criminology of Genocide

Palgrave Macmillan

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  • Examines how Criminology and Criminal Justice are important to the study of genocide
  • Includes a chapter on genocide denial
  • Includes discussion questions at the end of the chapter, definitions, boxed examples and further reading
  • Speaks to lower undergraduates and above across the social sciences

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
  2. What Is Genocide?

    • William R. Pruitt
    Pages 1-25
  3. How Can We Understand Genocide?

    • William R. Pruitt
    Pages 27-50
  4. Why Does Genocide Occur?

    • William R. Pruitt
    Pages 51-74
  5. Who Commits Genocide?

    • William R. Pruitt
    Pages 75-98
  6. When and Where Does Genocide Occur?

    • William R. Pruitt
    Pages 99-127
  7. How Do We Respond to Genocide?

    • William R. Pruitt
    Pages 129-151
  8. What Happens When Genocide Is Denied?

    • William R. Pruitt
    Pages 153-174
  9. Back Matter

    Pages 175-187

About this book

This textbook provides an accessible and interdisciplinary introduction to genocide with an emphasis on the criminal aspect of genocide. It draws on sociological, political, and historical concepts to discuss how they contribute to our understanding of genocide as an international crime. 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 combines Criminology and Law, arguing that Criminology can help explain the ‘why and how’ while Law can explain the responses to 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 speaks to students in Criminology, Law, Socio-Legal Studies, and beyond, as well as to practitioners in the criminal justice field.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Endicott College, Beverly, USA

    William R. Pruitt

About the author

William R. Pruitt is Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Virginia Wesleyan University, USA. He holds a JD from Syracuse University College of Law and a PhD in Criminology and Public Policy from Northeastern University. His research interests include genocide, crimes against humanity, and the legal response to mass atrocity crimes. He has published about the theoretical aspect of genocide as well as the criminal sanctions imposed by international tribunals.

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eBook USD 39.99
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  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 54.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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