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Author Hamburg, David A., 1925-2019

Title Preventing genocide : practical steps toward early detection and effective action / David A. Hamburg ; foreword by Elie Wiesel
Edition Rev. and updated
Published Boulder : Paradigm Publishers, ©2010

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Description 1 online resource (xviii, 374 pages)
Contents Prevention of genocide : overview -- Paths to genocide : predisposing and precipitating factors and their relevance for prevention -- An illustrative genocide : the Armenians -- An illustrative supergenocide : the Holocaust -- An illustrative genocide : Burundi-Rwanda -- Preventing genocide : leadership, negotiation, democracy, and international help in the vivid example of South Africa -- Proactive help in preventing mass violence : preventive diplomacy and beyond -- Democracy and prevention of mass violence -- Fostering equitable socioeconomic development -- Education for human survival -- Preventing human rights abuses through international justice -- Restraints on weaponry -- Potential of the United Nations for preventing mass violence -- The promise of the European Union for prevention of genocide -- Organisation for security and cooperation in Europe : its potential for preventing genocide -- The North Atlantic Treaty Organization : an instrument to help in preventing genocide -- Summing up : essential points for preventing genocide -- International centers for the prevention of genocide : unprecedented historic opportunities -- Recent advances in prevention of mass violence -- "Pioneers in the prevention of mass violence" : filmed interviews organized by David Hamburg for insight into the evolution of the prevention movement
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Genocide.
Genocide -- Prevention
NATURE -- Natural Disasters.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Disasters & Disaster Relief.
Genocide.
Genocide -- Prevention.
Völkermord
Prävention
Form Electronic book
ISBN 1612053688
9781612053684