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steve_brinson's review against another edition
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4.25
A fascinating book, very much focused on giving a concise account of historiographical debates.
peachykeen98ece's review
4.0
This book is a great addition to the field of genocide studies as it provides a comprehensive yet concise overview of the English literature on the Yugoslav Wars. It critically highlights that there has been a focus on the ethno-national dimension of the conflicts that has overshadowed economic and political factors, which are vital in understanding the nature of the conflicts. This is an interesting stance since the dominant narrative has focused on the ethno-national dimension of the conflict. This is valuable to genocide studies as Baker encourages the reader to question assumptions that actors were purely motivated by ethno-national motives, which are neither homogenous or stable. In looking beyond this, it expands the understanding of how these narratives have been constructed and manipulated over time to suit individuals and organisations. As ethnicity and nationality are crucial aspects of genocide, investigating the nature of these identities benefits our understanding of what we identify as genocidal activity. It is a good introduction to the topic, as it enables the reader have a broad understanding of what has been researched and why, as well as being aware of areas which could be investigated further to benefit the field as a whole.
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