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A Comparative Study Of The Assyrian And Guatemalan Genocides, Bernadette Mary Lazar
A Comparative Study Of The Assyrian And Guatemalan Genocides, Bernadette Mary Lazar
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This century has witnessed many genocides throughout the world by the hands of leaders and citizens alike. These unjustifiable acts have not failed to exist even today. Although a lot of research and scholarly work has been dedicated towards the study of genocide, there is no single reason as to why it occurs; rather there are many theories that indicate what leads to genocide. The question still remains why does genocide happen? This thesis will attempt to answer this question by analyzing various theoretical perspectives, as well as comparatively observing two case studies that have not been extensively discussed. In …