The Geography of Genocide (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780761840978)

The Geography of Genocide offers a unique analysis of over sixty genocides in world history, explaining why genocides only occur in territorial interiors and never originate from cosmopolitan urban centers. This study explores why genocides tend to result from emasculating political defeats experienced by perpetrator groups and examines whether such extreme political violence is the product of a masculine identity crisis. Author Allan D. Cooper notes that genocides are most often organized and implemented by individuals who have experienced traumatic childhood events involving the abandonment or abuse by their father. Although genocides target religious groups, nations, races or ethnic groups, these identity structures are rarely at the heart of the war crimes that ensue. Cooper integrates research derived from the study of serial killing and rape to show certain commonalities with the phenomenon of genocide. The Geography of Genocide presents various strategies for responding to genocide and introduces Cooper's groundbreaking alternatives for ultimately inhibiting the occurrence of genocide.

Author: Allan D. Cooper
ISBN-10: 0761840974
ISBN-13: 9780761840978
Publisher: University Press of America
Language: English
Published: 11/16/2008
Pages: 266
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 8.96h x 6.04w x 0.74d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 06/01/2009