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Why Did They Kill?: Cambodia in the Shadow of Genocide (Volume 11) (California Series in Public Anthropology),Used
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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 inhabitantsalmost a quarter of the populationwho 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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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Why Did They Kill?: Cambodia in the Shadow of Genocide'? A: The book analyzes the origins of genocide, focusing on the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979, and explores the motivations behind mass murder.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Alexander Hinton, who is an anthropologist and has conducted years of investigative work in Cambodia.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on December 6, 2004.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of 'Why Did They Kill?'
- Q: In what format is the book available? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in this book? A: Key themes include the dynamics of manufactured differences, identity construction, and how cultural knowledge contributes to genocidal ideologies.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields such as anthropology, history, and genocide studies.
- Q: What kind of insights can readers expect from the book? A: Readers can expect insights into the psychological and social factors that lead to genocide, as well as comparisons between the Khmer Rouge and Nazi regimes.
- Q: What unique perspective does Alexander Hinton provide in this book? A: Hinton provides an anthropological perspective, analyzing the cultural and social dimensions of genocide rather than just the historical events.