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Teaching Genocide as a Contemporary Problem.

Authors :
Frelick, Bill
Source :
Social Science Record. Fall 1987 24(2):74-77.
Publication Year :
1987

Abstract

Discusses methods of teaching about the history of genocide and the potential for its occurrence today. Encourages students to confront commonly-held beliefs in order to understand human rights abuses. Studies current genocidal tendencies, such as those in Iran, to demonstrate the "latent potential in all of us to allow such evil to occur." (Author/GEA)

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
24
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Social Science Record
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ362927
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Guides - Classroom - Teacher<br />Opinion Papers