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A Problem from Hell': America and the Age of Genocide,New
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From former UN Ambassador and author of the New York Times bestseller The Education of an Idealist Samantha Power, the Pulitzer Prizewinning book on America's repeated failure to stop genocides around the worldIn her prizewinning examination of the last century of American history, Samantha Power asks the haunting question: Why do American leaders who vow 'never again' repeatedly fail to stop genocide?Power, a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the former US Ambassador to the United Nations, draws upon exclusive interviews with Washington's top policymakers, thousands of declassified documents, and her own reporting from modern killing fields to provide the answer. 'A Problem from Hell' shows how decent Americans inside and outside government refused to get involved despite chilling warnings, and tells the stories of the courageous Americans who risked their careers and lives in an effort to get the United States to act.A modern classic and 'an angry, brilliant, fiercely useful, absolutely essential book' (New Republic), 'A Problem from Hell' has forever reshaped debates about American foreign policy.Winner of the Pulitzer PrizeWinner of the Robert F. Kennedy Book AwardWinner of the National Book Critics Circle AwardWinner of the J. Anthony Lukas Book PrizeWinner of the AnisfieldWolf Book AwardWinner of the Raphael Lemkin Award
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Problem from Hell'? A: 'A Problem from Hell' explores America's historical failures to prevent genocide, questioning why leaders often vow 'never again' yet fail to act.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Problem from Hell'? A: The book is authored by Samantha Power, a former US Ambassador to the United Nations and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
- Q: How many pages is the book? A: 'A Problem from Hell' contains 656 pages, providing an in-depth analysis of American foreign policy regarding genocide.
- Q: When was 'A Problem from Hell' published? A: The book was published on December 24, 2013.
- Q: What awards has 'A Problem from Hell' won? A: The book has won several prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize and the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'A Problem from Hell' is available in paperback binding, making it accessible for readers.
- Q: Is 'A Problem from Hell' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is often used in academic settings due to its comprehensive research and critical examination of US foreign policy.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: 'A Problem from Hell' covers topics related to genocide, American foreign policy, and historical events of the 20th century.
- Q: Can I find interviews or firsthand accounts in the book? A: Yes, Samantha Power includes exclusive interviews and accounts from policymakers and individuals involved in genocide prevention efforts.
- Q: Is this book considered a classic? A: 'A Problem from Hell' is regarded as a modern classic in discussions about American foreign policy and humanitarian intervention.