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A Problem From Hell: America and the Age of Genocide,Used
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About this book:In 1993, as a 23yearold correspondent covering the wars in the Balkans, I was initially comforted by the roar of NATO planes flying overhead. President Clinton and other western leaders had sent the planes to monitor the Bosnian war, which had killed almost 200,000 civilians. But it soon became clear that NATO was unwilling to target those engaged in brutal 'ethnic cleansing.' American statesmen described Bosnia as 'a problem from hell,' and for three and a half years refused to invest the diplomatic and military capital needed to stop the murder of innocents. In Rwanda, around the same time, some 800,000 Tutsi and opposition Hutu were exterminated in the swiftest killing spree of the twentieth century. Again, the United States failed to intervene. This time U.S. policymakers avoided labeling events 'genocide' and spearheaded the withdrawal of UN peacekeepers stationed in Rwanda who might have stopped the massacres underway. Whatever America's commitment to Holocaust remembrance (embodied in the presence of the Holocaust Museum on the Mall in Washington, D.C.), the United States has never intervened to stop genocide. This book is an effort to understand why. While the history of America's response to genocide is not an uplifting one, 'A Problem from Hell' tells the stories of countless Americans who took seriously the slogan of 'never again' and tried to secure American intervention. Only by understanding the reasons for their small successes and colossal failures can we understand what we as a country, and we as citizens, could have done to stop the most savage crimes of the last century.Samantha Power
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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 response to genocide throughout history, particularly focusing on events in Bosnia and Rwanda, and reflects on the moral and political failures of the U.S. to intervene in these crises.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'A Problem From Hell' is Samantha Power, a former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'A Problem From Hell' contains 640 pages, providing an in-depth analysis and comprehensive coverage of genocide and U.S. foreign policy.
- Q: When was 'A Problem From Hell' published? A: 'A Problem From Hell' was published on February 20, 2002.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'A Problem From Hell' is available in hardcover binding, which is durable and suitable for long-term reading.
- Q: Is the book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, 'A Problem From Hell' is suitable for academic use as it includes extensive research, historical context, and critical analysis of genocide, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars.
- Q: What kind of reader would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in history, international relations, human rights, and U.S. foreign policy will find 'A Problem From Hell' particularly insightful.
- Q: Does the book provide real-life accounts of genocide? A: Yes, 'A Problem From Hell' includes real-life accounts and stories of individuals and organizations that attempted to prevent or respond to genocides throughout history.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'A Problem From Hell'? A: The title 'A Problem From Hell' refers to the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by the U.S. in addressing genocide, highlighting the complexities and failures in intervention efforts.
- Q: Can this book be found in libraries? A: Yes, 'A Problem From Hell' is commonly available in public and university libraries, making it accessible for those who wish to read it without purchasing.