Abstract
The study of genocide has become one of the most attractive fields of research since the end of the Cold War. A productive and vibrant scholarly community has come into existence and professional associations compete with each other and foster international exchange by regularly organizing major conferences. Several scholarly journals contribute to a multifaceted research landscape. Similarly impressive is the progressive institutionalization of genocide studies. For most students and scholars, the study of genocide is more than just an academic or intellectual occupation. They see their roles as scholar-activists, but the will to stop genocide is not only prevalent in the ivory tower of academia. A whole plethora of actors in the realm of civil society are running stunning campaigns against genocide that attract both media and public attention. But is the evolution of genocide studies a single success story? This article highlights some methodological and ideological problems inherent in genocide studies (e.g., Eurocentrism) and discusses their consequences for our understanding of mass violence.
Recommended Citation
Schaller, Dominik J.
(2011)
"From Lemkin to Clooney: The Development and State of Genocide Studies,"
Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal:
Vol. 6:
Iss.
3:
Article 6.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/gsp/vol6/iss3/6
