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NEW Syria in Ruins Women, War,

Genocide, Mass The Dynamics of and Violence
Atrocity, and War the Syrian Civil War Topography,

Crimes in Modern DAVID S. SORENSON Resistance, and Hope
History 2 VOLUMES | MARIAM M. KURTZ
AND LESTER R. KURTZ, EDITORS
Blood and Conscience
2 VOLUMES | JAMES LARRY TAULBEE

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Syria is home to one of the most brutal
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$131.00, £101.00, €120.00 posing a threat to global stability and
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State (sometimes called “ISIS”). This
in-depth analysis reveals the beginning, 2016 Outstanding Academic Title –Choice
Defining “genocide” as an international present state, and future of this conflict. This unique and invaluable
crime, this two-volume set provides a “ reference resource will appeal
comparative study of historical cases FEATURES to students and scholars
of genocide and mass atrocity—clearly • Features a chapter on the growth in many fields. . . . Highly
identifying the factors that produced of ISIS in the region and quest for a recommended. All libraries.
the attitudes and behaviors that led caliphate All levels.
to them—discusses the reasons for • Addresses the influence of Russia, ”
rules in war, and examines how the China, and the United States in the —Choice, June 1, 2016
conflict and its outcome
five principles laid out in the Geneva This set of original articles probes the
Conventions and other international • Follows the transition of the Syrian breadth of vital issues surrounding the
economy from state-run to crony
agreements have functioned in modern capitalism impact of war and violence on women
warfare. globally—and examines what is being
• Considers America’s action and
FEATURES policy in response to the threats as done to mitigate their effects.
presented both by President Assad
• Presents a comparative perspective
and detailed historical background for and ISIS MARIAM M. KURTZ has worked as
each case that emphasizes how many • Covers the Syrian internal conflict as a journalist in newspapers, radio, and
different factors may lead to atrocity/ well as the conflict’s expansion into television in Tanzania and at the Voice
genocide Iraq, Lebanon, and Turkey of America.
LESTER R. KURTZ, PhD, is professor
of sociology at George Mason
JAMES LARRY TAULBEE, PhD, is DAVID S. SORENSON is professor University where he teaches public
professor emeritus of political science of international security at the United sociology, social movements, conflict,
at Emory University, Atlanta, GA. States Air Force Air War College. comparative religions, and social
theory.

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