United Nations Genocide Convention

It is virtually impossible to understand the phenomenon of genocide without a clear understanding of the complexities of the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (UNCG). This brief but cogent book provides an introduction to the unique wording, legal terminology, and key components of the convention, which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948.

Providing clarity on the distinctions between genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and ethnic cleansing, this book is designed to be an entry into further study of genocide in its legal, historical, political, and philosophical dimensions. Key terms, such as intent and motive, are explained, case studies are included, and a detailed bibliography at the conclusion of the book offers suggested avenues for more advanced study of the UNCG.

Este practic imposibil de inteles fenomenul genocidului fara o intelegere clara a complexitatilor Conventiei Natiunilor Unite privind prevenirea si pedepsirea infractiunii de genocid (UNCG). Aceasta carte scurta, dar convingatoare, ofera o introducere in formularea unica, terminologia juridica si componentele cheie ale conventiei, care a fost adoptata de Adunarea Generala a Organizatiei Natiunilor Unite in 1948. Oferind claritate asupra distinctiilor dintre genocid, crime impotriva umanitatii, crime de razboi, si curatarea etnica, aceasta carte este conceputa pentru a fi o intrare in studiul ulterior al genocidului in dimensiunile sale juridice, istorice, politice si filosofice.