Genocide: A Comprehensive Introduction Adam Jones is an English-language study book that offers a comprehensive introduction to the topic of genocide. This text for undergraduate and graduate students is intended for students and researchers within various disciplines.
This text for higher education treats genocide as a historical phenomenon and an analytical-legal concept. The book discusses, among other things, genocidal intent, the influence of state formation, imperialism, war, and social revolutions. In addition, it includes detailed case studies of genocides worldwide, supplemented by multidisciplinary perspectives from the social sciences such as psychology, sociology, and gender studies.
The fourth edition has been fully updated with new cases of the genocide of the Uyghurs in China, the Rohingya in Myanmar, and Muslims in India. Historical and archaeological aspects are also addressed, as well as testimonies from survivors. This reference work is indispensable for anyone who wants to engage professionally with genocide and related themes.
Topics that align with this book include, among others, genocide and ethnic cleansing, Genocide & War Crimes within political science, and relevant textbooks for history.