Background Information
Genocide is the killing of, or infliction of harm upon, a large group of people due to racial or religious differences. Use the following sources to learn more about genocide and the historical, political, legal, social, and religious issues surrounding it.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowProvides topic overviews, background, current issues, and bibliographies for further research.
- International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral SciencesIncludes entries on the history of genocide, as well as its social, psychological, and economic aspects.
- Encyclopedia of Genocide and Crimes Against HumanityProvides a historical perspective of genocide. Also highlights the efforts made to understand, prevent, combat, and respond to genocide through law, politics, education, science, and the arts.
- Worldmark Encyclopedia of the NationsProvides information on 200 countries and dependencies from around the world. Entries include overviews of nations and major topics like Human Rights and United Nations actions. Try searching "genocide," "international law," or specific countries.
- Encyclopedia of Race and RacismExamines theories of racism and its consequences, including genocide.