Holocaust and Genocide Denial: A Contextual Perspective

This book explores the challenges of denial and revisionism related to mass atrocities, including the historical disappearance of eyewitnesses and the rise of negationism in historical scholarship. It examines the legal, academic, and political implications of denial and offers insights into the background of revisionism, the methods devised by individual States to counter it, and the rationale for their strategies. The book brings together authors from various disciplines to address the difficult questions surrounding the treatment of revisionism in law and politics.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 263 pages
\n Publication date: 05 March 2019
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This comprehensive book delves into a profound and pervasive global phenomenon that has garnered significant attention from criminal justice systems: the expression of revisionist views regarding mass atrocities and their outright denial. Denial presents a complex puzzle that spans multiple academic disciplines, challenging historians, legal scholars, and political scientists alike. It raises concerns about the preservation of eyewitness accounts and the potential misuse of historical revisionism as a cover for negationism. Evaluating methods to address denial requires navigating the delicate balance between safeguarding freedom of speech and upholding the rights of victims. Moreover, the question arises as to whether the law can effectively combat revisionist statements and movements. In response to these challenges, Holocaust and Genocide Denial: A Contextual Perspective takes a groundbreaking approach. It explores the historical roots of revisionism, examines the specific strategies employed by individual states to counter this phenomenon, and critically assesses the rationale behind these strategies. Drawing upon the expertise of authors from diverse fields such as history of the Holocaust, genocide studies, international criminal law, and social anthropology, the book offers a rich tapestry of insights into the history of revisionism and its diverse contexts. At the same time, it poses thought-provoking questions about the treatment of revisionism in law and politics, fostering a deeper understanding of this complex issue. This book is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in comprehending the dynamics of denial, its implications for historical truth, and the challenges posed by its legal and political treatment.

\n Weight: 424g\n
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367024253\n \n