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S/P/525. Causes of genocide: social, political and psychological aspects

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2011
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The paper looks at the genocide phenomenon providing definitions of genocide, and discussing examples of genocide and mass killing in various countries and in different historical periods. The causes of genocide are considered including utopian ideas about building new society, Milgram’s theory of obedience and breach of moral conduct in the face of authority is discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Genocide, mass killing, utopian, Milgram, obedience,

 
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