A Problem from Hell by Samantha Power

A Problem from Hell by Samantha Power is a landmark study of genocide in the twentieth century and of the repeated failure of the United States to act to stop it.

The book examines a series of atrocities, from Armenia to Rwanda, and asks why knowledge of mass killing so rarely produced intervention. It follows the diplomats, activists and officials who tried to force action, and the political calculations that held governments back, making a powerful case about responsibility in the face of genocide.

Key themes readers will explore:

• Genocide and mass atrocity in the twentieth century
• Why governments that knew about killing often failed to act
• The individuals who campaigned for intervention
• The politics of American foreign policy in the face of atrocity
• The question of responsibility to prevent genocide

Who should read this book: Readers interested in international politics, human rights and modern history, and anyone seeking to understand why the world so often watches genocide unfold.

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