Books with title Cambodia

Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more!The Southeast Asian country of Cambodia has faced many challenges over the past several decades, including multiple coups, environmental destruction, and a horrifying genocide. However, despite these difficulties, the people of Cambodia are looking toward the future. Readers will explore the country's fascinating history and see how the country's people live today. They will also get a close look at Cambodia's many plant and animal species, its beautiful natural landscapes, and much more.

For many years, Cambodia was a war-torn country. Recently, a new government has helped turn the economy around and given the Cambodian people more opportunity. Tourism has boomed, with many visitors heading to see Angkor Wat, one of the oldest religious temples in the world. This book explores the geography and culture of Cambodia, a jewel of Southeast Asia.

The Genocide and Persecution series offers readers a multitude of perspectives, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of these complex and horrific periods in world history; each volume is an anthology of previously published materials on acts of geno; Title explores genocide and persecution in Cambodia, including the historical/cultural background of the Cambodian genocide, including the rise of the Khmer Rouge; issues surrounding events such as US involvement in Vietnam and Cambodia and attempts to bring Khmer Rouge perpetrators to justice; and personal narratives from people touched by the events including Cambodian survivors of the genocide and American and British journalists who fled the country as the genocide began.; The histories of nations across the globe are marked by dark periods of mass murder, brutal repression, and unrelenting persecution. Remembering and understanding such incidents is vitally important. The Genocide and Persecution series offers students and other readers a multitude of perspectives, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of these complex and horrific periods in world history.Each volume is an anthology of previously published materials on acts of genocide, crimes against humanity, and other instances of extreme persecution. Individual volumes address an event or series of events in a nation, region, or people’s history, and include historical background, writings about the relevant issues and controversies, and first-person narratives. By providing primary sources, as well as analysis of crucial issues, these volumes help develop critical thinking skills and encourage global connections; they also support key curriculum standards in a variety of areas, including history, English language arts and social science. The text is enhanced by an annotated table of contents; a foreword written by an expert in the field of genocide studies; a chronology; detailed illustrations and photographs; features for classroom use, including analytical exercises, writing prompts, and group activities; a glossary; an annotated list of organizations to contact; an annotated list of reports, treaties, resolutions, and judicial decisions; a bibliography; and a comprehensive subject index.Those who study genocide, crimes against humanity, and persecution struggle to comprehend and explain the enormity and brutality of such acts. The Genocide and Persecution series explores events from many angles, equipping readers with the tools to achieve a greater understanding of these atrocities.

The Genocide and Persecution series offers readers a multitude of perspectives, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of these complex and horrific periods in world history; each volume is an anthology of previously published materials on acts of geno; Title explores genocide and persecution in Cambodia, including the historical/cultural background of the Cambodian genocide, including the rise of the Khmer Rouge; issues surrounding events such as US involvement in Vietnam and Cambodia and attempts to br; The histories of nations across the globe are marked by dark periods of mass murder, brutal repression, and unrelenting persecution. Remembering and understanding such incidents is vitally important. The Genocide and Persecution series offers students and