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Genocidal Nightmares - Narratives of Insecurity and the Logic of Mass Atrocities (Paperback)
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Genocidal Nightmares - Narratives of Insecurity and the Logic of Mass Atrocities (Paperback)
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This book offers a novel and productive explanation of why
'ordinary' people can be moved to engage in destructive mass
violence (or terrorism and the abuse of rights), often in large
numbers and in unexpected ways. Its argument is that narratives of
insecurity (powerful horror stories people tell and believe about
their world and others) can easily make extreme acts appear
acceptable, even necessary and heroic. As in action or horror
movies, the script dictates how the 'hero' acts. The book provides
theoretical justifications for this analysis, building on earlier
studies but going beyond them in what amount to a breakthrough in
mapping the context of mass violence. It backs its argument with a
large number of case studies covering four continents, written by
prominent scholars from the relevant countries or with deep
knowledge of them. A substantial introduction by the UN's Special
Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide demonstrates the policy
relevance of this path-breaking work.
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