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Beginner's Guide (Oneworld Publications)
Crimes Against Humanity: A Beginner's Guide
How we can stop the world's worst atrocities
In this compelling overview, Adam Jones outlines the history and current extent of key crimes against humanity, and highlights the efforts of popular movements to suppress them. Using examples ranging from the genocides in Darfur and Rwanda to the sex trade of Eastern Europe and the use of torture in the 'war on terror,' Jones explores the progress made in toughening international law, and the stumbling blocks which prevent full compliance with it. Coherent and revealing, this book is essential for anyone interested in the well-being of humanity and its future.
In this compelling overview, Adam Jones outlines the history and current extent of key crimes against humanity, and highlights the efforts of popular movements to suppress them. Using examples ranging from the genocides in Darfur and Rwanda to the sex trade of Eastern Europe and the use of torture in the 'war on terror,' Jones explores the progress made in toughening international law, and the stumbling blocks which prevent full compliance with it. Coherent and revealing, this book is essential for anyone interested in the well-being of humanity and its future.
192 pages, Paperback
First published November 15, 2008
About the author
Adam Jones
23 books10 followersI.B., B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Dept. of Political Science
University of British Columbia Okanagan
Executive Director, Gendercide Watch
Senior Book Review Editor, Journal of Genocide Research
Associate Professor, Dept. of Political Science
University of British Columbia Okanagan
Executive Director, Gendercide Watch
Senior Book Review Editor, Journal of Genocide Research
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