A Problem from Hell: America and the Age of Genocide

Samantha Power, 2013

Overview

Modern history is marked by brutal acts of violence, from the Armenian Genocide to the ethnic cleansings of Kosovo and Darfur. Despite vows of "never again," American leaders have repeatedly failed to intervene and stop genocide. This Pulitzer Prize-winning work draws on exclusive interviews with top policymakers, declassified documents, and firsthand accounts from killing fields. It reveals how individuals within and outside government overlooked mass murder and examines what was known and what could have been done as millions perished.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in the history of genocide and international relations.
• Those seeking to understand the role of American policy in preventing or failing to prevent mass atrocities.
• Individuals interested in political analysis and historical accounts of human rights crises.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
• Year: 2013
• Pages: 640
• ISBN: 9780465061518