Cooper Raphael Lemkin and the Struggle for the Genocide Convention

1. Auflage 2008
ISBN: 978-0-230-58273-6
Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 338 Seiten, Web PDF

Reihe: Palgrave History Collection

This book is the first complete biography of Raphael Lemkin, the father of the United Nations Genocide Convention, based on his papers; and shows how his campaign for an international treaty succeeded. In addition, the book covers Lemkin's inauguration of the historical study of past genocides.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cooper, J.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction Formative Years in Poland Escape from Poland Early Years in the United States The Publication of his Master Work and the Nuremberg Trial The United Nations Resolution on Genocide 1947, the First Draft of the Convention Private Life Yale and Geneva Paris, Preliminary Discussion of the Convention The First Reading of the Convention The Convention is Adopted The International Campaign for Ratification of the Convention The United States Senate and the Convention The Genocide Convention: its Supporters and Enemies The History of Genocide The History of Genocide: Case Studies Closing Years Conclusion Bibliography

Über Autor(innen)

JOHN COOPER studied History at Balliol College, Oxford, UK, and was in private legal practice until his retirement. His publications include Eat and be Satisfied: a Social History of Jewish Food and Pride Versus Prejudice: Jewish Doctors and Lawyers in England, 1890-1990.