Of all the horrors human beings perpetrate; genocide stands near the top of the list. Its toll is staggering: well over 100 million dead worldwide. Why Did They Kill? is one of the first anthropological attempts to analyze the origins of genocide. In it; Alexander Hinton focuses on the devastation that took place in Cambodia from April 1975 to January 1979 under the Khmer Rouge in order to explore why mass murder happens and what motivates perpetrators to kill. Basing his analysis on years of investigative work in Cambodia; Hinton finds parallels between the Khmer Rouge and the Nazi regimes. Policies in Cambodia resulted in the deaths of over 1.7 million of that country's 8 million inhabitants—almost a quarter of the population--who perished from starvation; overwork; illness; malnutrition; and execution. Hinton considers this violence in light of a number of dynamics; including the ways in which difference is manufactured; how identity and meaning are constructed; and how emotionally resonant forms of cultural knowledge are incorporated into genocidal ideologies.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Nothing About Us Without Us: Disability Oppression and EmpowermentBy Eileen G. CurrasThe book Nothing About Us Without Us: Disability Oppression and Empowerment written by James I Charlton is profound. It really gives an insight to the history; psychosocial history of disabilities all around the world.It is a profound book (very deep) and at times difficult for sensitive people like me but it is a must read book. I would like for the people in Puerto Rico to read this book to really comprehend the story behind the movement of Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The community of Persons with Disabilities in Puerto Rico need to comprehend deeply the situation that is going on even in Puerto Rico. The system provided in the territory of the United States does not work. On the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico the ADA Law is not enforce. I personally cannot wait until the Ammendment to the ADA Act of 2008 is pass by the Senate and finally signed by the President of the United States.The "ADA Ammendment Act of 2008" was passed on the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly with 402 votes to 17 NAYS on June 26; 2008.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Nothing about us - say it loudBy Stephen PatePeople with disabilities get dumped on; beat up; put upon; and patted on the head. Ever wonder why all the good folks who run those disability charities and NGOs are not disabled? Take back your life with a new attitude. Stop being dumped upon; patted on the head; lied to; dissed and dismissed.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. RedGimpBy Red GimpThere are few books that can clarify the civil rights concepts and disability... This is one. I sat in a meeting of a government training program for Fair Housing investigations; and two of the lawyers/instructors as well as the Academy's Director stated that they do not need people with disabilities to be involved with the training or policy decision-making - now I give this book to persons who do not have a disability. What if we plan a celebration of women or Black History Month and only white males were invited?RedGimp
