Defining Genocide

A plethora of intentions: genocide, settler colonialism and historical consciousness in Australia and Britain

“…Article II could be interpreted, in Tony Barta's terms, to mean that we can deduce an intent to destroy from 'acts'. 41 As in most cases of genocide, it is unlikely in any case that there would be documents expressing an intent to destroy. McFarlane tells us that while the metropolitan VDL Co. did not express any intention to destroy, Curr did possess and act on such an intention.…”

Genocide, the ‘family of mind’ and the romantic signature of Raphael Lemkin

“…126 The Convention was ultimately a political compromise, with the American states and the major powers defending their sovereignty and insisting that so-called cultural genocide be removed from the text so that their colonial policies and practice of forcibly assimilating indigenous peoples would not be a violation of international law. 127 Nevertheless, the Genocide Convention stood alone as a provision to protect the existence of human groups, safeguarding cultural diversity.…”

Choosing Genocide: Economic Perspectives on the Disturbing Rationality of Race Murder

“…These and other definitional controversies are significant aspects of the genocide studies literature, reflecting the concerns and interests of various groups (scholars, lawyers, activists, policymakers, victims) in demarcating what is and is not genocide. For further analysis of definitional issues in genocide studies see Curthoys and Docker (2008), Fein (1993: 8-31), Moshman (2008), and Totten and Bartrop (2009: chs 1-3).…”