 | Raphael Lemkin and the Concept of Genocide Subjects: Lemkin Raphael 1900–1959; Genocide; Genocide (International law); International law and human rights; Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (1948 December 9); Raphaël Lemkin was one of the twentieth century's most influential human rights figures, coining the word "genocide" in 1942 and working to embed the idea into international law. This book sheds new light on the concept of genocide, exploring the connection between Lemkin's philosophical writings, juridical works, and politics. Douglas Irvin-Erickson is Director of the Genocide Prevention Program at George Mason University. |
