Speaking of Genocide: Double Binds and Political Discourse
Genocide scholars have always argued over the best definition of genocide. However, recent genocide studies have begun to emphasize both the ‘contestable’ nature of genocide and, paradoxically, call for clear or rigid definitions of the term. This article evaluates this tension by examining the act...
Main Author: | Benjamin Meiches |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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International Association of Genocide Scholars
2017-10-01
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Series: | Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal |
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Online Access: | http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/gsp/vol11/iss2/6/ |
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