Blood, Power and Bedlam Violations of International Criminal Law in Post-Colonial Africa |
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| Series edited by:
| Ross, Jeffrey Ian |
| Author:
| Mullins, Christopher W.
Rothe, Dawn L. |
| Series title: | New Perspectives in Criminology and Criminal Justice Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8204-8842-4 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2008 |
| Publisher: | Peter Lang AG International Academic Publishers
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $141.80 |
Book Description:
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Blood, Power, and Bedlamexamines the etiology of violations of international criminal law in four post-colonial African states. With a particular focus on genocide and crimes against humanity, an integrated theory is produced and historical, political, economic, and structural aspects are explored. The book's main intent is an analysis of the worst crimes humans commit and how, in the cases examined, they arise out of a post-colonial environment. Attention is given to existing...
More Description Blood, Power, and Bedlamexamines the etiology of violations of international criminal law in four post-colonial African states. With a particular focus on genocide and crimes against humanity, an integrated theory is produced and historical, political, economic, and structural aspects are explored. The book's main intent is an analysis of the worst crimes humans commit and how, in the cases examined, they arise out of a post-colonial environment. Attention is given to existing or potential applications of international social control.