The Rwanda GenocideGreenhaven At Issue in History series enables students to learn about controversial historical events through reading a diverse selection of sources and interpretations. Each volume features both primary and secondary source articles that focus on a topic that has sparked controversy among eyewitnesses, contemporary observers, and historians. Each selection is preceded by a summary of the author's main points and conclusions. An introductory essay sets the stage for each topic by presenting background and context, while a bibliography is included for those interested in pursuing further research. Taken together, the contents of each anthology will help students become more discriminating and thoughtful readers of history. |
Contents
Introduction | 8 |
The Causes of the Rwanda | 16 |
Socioeconomic Conditions Not Ethnic Hatred | 29 |
Copyright | |
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