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LAS SOCIEDADES EXTREMADAMENTE VIOLENTAS: UNA ALTERNATIVA AL CONCEPTO DE GENOCIDIO.

Authors :
Gerlach, Christian
Source :
Historia Social; 2010, Issue 66, p141-158, 18p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

In this article the author discusses the conceptualization of genocide and the phenomenon of extremely violent societies. He explores the relationship between mass violence, state terrorism and popular participation in violence and ethnic rivalries. The author also considers the cases of societal violence in 20<superscript>th</superscript> century Nazi Germany (1933-1945), the Soviet Union (1930-1950) and the end of the Ottoman Empire (1919-1923).

Details

Language :
Spanish
ISSN :
02142570
Issue :
66
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Historia Social
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
50447386