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Moving the Genocide Debate Beyond the History Wars

The “History Wars” have paralysed the scholarly discussion on genocide in Australian history, because genocide is regarded as a politicized concept that distorts historical understanding. Both the public sphere and much historiography continue to regard genocide as a synonym for the Holocaust, framing public discussion of genocide in Australia as well as discouraging historians from engaging with the international comparative literature on colonial genocides. This article aims to stimulate reflection on these issues by explaining the origin and meaning of the term in intellectual and legal history. Moses, A. D. (2008). Moving the genocide debate beyond the history wars. Australian Journal of Politics & History, 54(2), 248-270.

 

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Genocide

One million handmade bones laid out on the National Mall, as a protest against genocide and mass atrocities.

One million handmade bones laid out on the National Mall, as a protest against genocide and mass atrocities

Human Rights

A photograph depicted Khmer Rouge victims at Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, September 22, 2016.

A photograph depicted Khmer Rouge victims at Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, September 22, 2016.

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