Noah Berlatsky
Indonesia
eBook
(Greenhaven Press June 20, 2014)
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 Indonesia, including historical background on the Indonesian Genocide of 1965; the controversies surrounding the Indonesian Genocide of 1965; including the Communist PKI; personal narratives of an Indonesian Catholic; and Chinese-Indonesian politician and educator; and a journalist reports on interviews with participants of the 1965 purges in Indonesia.; 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.
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.
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