Genocide

January 1, 2007
The text presents background information on the genocide in Darfur then vividly describes other genocides throughout history. It also discusses in more general terms the responsibility governments have to curtail human rights abuses. The author's biases are evident throughout (some of her language verges on propaganda), but the book gives an impassioned overview of a timely topic. Source notes are included. Reading list, timeline. Ind.

(Copyright 2007 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

October 15, 2006
This disturbing history of mass ethnic killings across the world examines the why, when, where, and how genocide takes place--that's a lot for one small book. But in a lucid, informal text, Springer ably documents particular crimes against humanity, including the transatlantic slave trade, the slaughter of America's Native peoples, the Turkish massacre of the Armenians, the Nanking massacre, the Holocaust, and the Khmer Rouge slaughter in Cambodia. She connects those horrific crimes with each other and also with the recent massacres in Rwanda and with what is happening in Darfur, Sudan. Neither sensational nor generic, this sturdy title in the Groundwood Guide series includes meticulously documented notes, a bibliography, detailed time line, and a list of organizations to contact for more information. A fine resource for Holocaust and genocide curriculums, and as a discussion starter on the topic of human rights.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2006, American Library Association.)

December 1, 2006
Gr 7 Up-These handy volumes address current topics that can be debated in government, history, and science classes. The first chapter frames the question and the remaining ones provide historical background, explanations, and possible solutions (note in "Genocide" that Wounded Knee took place in 1890, not 1891). The authors express strong viewpoints that are sure to jolt readers into ready agreement or opposition. Springer begins with Todays Genocide and a summary of what is happening in Darfur. Tanaka argues that global warming is affecting people across the globe, with worse yet to come. These concise, straightforward titles are important additions to all collections."Patricia Ann Owens, Wabash Valley College, Mt. Carmel, IL"

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