Western Responses To Human Rights Abuses in Cambodia, 1975-80 (St. Antony's) [Hardcover]

Jamie F. Metzl (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0312128495 | ISBN-13: 978-0312128494 | Publication Date: July 15, 1996

This study examines Western responses to human rights abuses in Cambodia between 1975 and 1980, years which included the murderous rule of the Khmer Rouge regime, a Vietnamese invasion, a civil war, and a famine. The author looks at the responses of Western populations, concerned academics and intellectuals, international human rights agencies, Western governments, and the United Nations, and how these responses changed over time. The choice made by these states was manifest in Western policies towards the Cambodian refugee crisis and famine and in numerous United Nations fora. The implications of that choice laid the groundwork for the thirteen years of civil war which followed the invasion.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 260 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (July 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312128495
• ISBN-13: 978-0312128494
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,148,955 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book, August 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Western Responses To Human Rights Abuses in Cambodia, 1975-80 (St. Antony's) (Hardcover)

The previous reviewer is a genius. What a fine analysis of a truly remarkable work of non-fiction.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Amazing Work of Scholarship, January 30, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Western Responses To Human Rights Abuses in Cambodia, 1975-80 (St. Antony's) (Hardcover)

I've never actually read this book, but I know the author and he is a really smart guy. Jamie's combination of on the ground research and his ability to simplify complex concepts for people less intelligent than himself make this book a must read for anyone interested in Western Responses to Human Rights Abuses in Cambodia. But don't take my word for it. Although I tend not to trust people who bear an uncanny resemblance to their non-identical siblings I have a tremendous amount of confidence in the other reviewers. Well done Jamie!!!

2 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this book is amazing, July 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Western Responses To Human Rights Abuses in Cambodia, 1975-80 (St. Antony's) (Hardcover)

even though my brother is the author of this book, I feel I am an impartial reader. this is one of the finest books ever written in English.