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Tibet (Genocide and Persecution)
By: Frank Chalk

Tibet (Genocide and Persecution), Frank Chalk


 
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Author: Frank Chalk
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780737769012
Publication Date: 2014


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The Genocide and Persecution series offers readers a multitude of perspectives, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of these complex and horrific periods in world history; each volume is an anthology of previously published materials on acts of geno; This title explores decades of conflict and violence in Tibet and the acts of genocide and crimes against humanity that have resulted, offering: Historical background on the years of conflict; an examination of the controversies surrounding this conflict, including the assertion that China committed genocide in Tibet, the status of religion in Tibet, what the United Nations and Hollywood have done in regard to Tibet, and personal narratives of those affected by the conflict.; The histories of nations across the globe are marked by dark periods of mass murder, brutal repression, and unrelenting persecution. Remembering and understanding such incidents is vitally important. The Genocide and Persecution series offers students and other readers a multitude of perspectives, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of these complex and horrific periods in world history.
Each volume is an anthology of previously published materials on acts of genocide, crimes against humanity, and other instances of extreme persecution. Individual volumes address an event or series of events in a nation, region, or people�s history, and include historical background, writings about the relevant issues and controversies, and first-person narratives. By providing primary sources, as well as analysis of crucial issues, these volumes help develop critical thinking skills and encourage global connections; they also support key curriculum standards in a variety of areas, including history, English language arts and social science.
The text is enhanced by an annotated table of contents; a foreword written by an expert in the field of genocide studies; a chronology; detailed illustrations and photographs; features for classroom use, including analytical exercises, writing prompts, and group activities; a glossary; an annotated list of organizations to contact; an annotated list of reports, treaties, resolutions, and judicial decisions; a bibliography; and a comprehensive subject index.
Those who study genocide, crimes against humanity, and persecution struggle to comprehend and explain the enormity and brutality of such acts. The Genocide and Persecution series explores events from many angles, equipping readers with the tools to achieve a greater understanding of these atrocities.



Tibet (Genocide and Persecution), Frank Chalk, Gale Press, Hardcover, 194 pages, $37.95

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