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katkatekate's review against another edition
4.5
I was gifted and read this at a very good time for this book alignment with many of my current interests. The book is a big read and at times some of the repetition of events felt a bit unnecessary but I think overall it gave better clarity to what had and is going on. Very well laid out and liked the authors voice.
renee09's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
izzywizzy's review against another edition
dark
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
thatonewhoreads's review
5.0
Probably one of the most informative books on human rights, but it is extremely dry but in a weird way that’s why I loved it. I did ponder to give this maybe a four but I learnt so much from this book more than anything I learnt in school, this book will always stick with me because of the book being so depressing. But it’s so an informative book and has a great perspective. For anyone who is interested in leftist politics or human rights in general this is a must read book. I could write an essay of what I learnt from this book, but it still wouldn’t be enough.
fourtriplezed's review
4.0
Based on my thoughts on having read this book the attempt to protect individuals against genocide, as one example, via international law is very much a modern idea that has taken specific form since the holocaust. I will also make comment that these conventions are not as well-supported in terms of international cooperation as they might be, such are the major powers reluctance at times to agree on what principles a court structure should take. Also in the democratic west, changes of government seemingly bring changes of attitude to policy.
My copy was from 2008 and things may well have moved on since Geoffrey Robinson wrote this very good book. Unfortunately, this can be a subject that fatigues one too easily. Man’s inhumanity to his fellow man never ceases to amaze.
A long and very dry read but worthwhile and recommended to anyone that has an interest in the subject of crimes against humanity.
My copy was from 2008 and things may well have moved on since Geoffrey Robinson wrote this very good book. Unfortunately, this can be a subject that fatigues one too easily. Man’s inhumanity to his fellow man never ceases to amaze.
A long and very dry read but worthwhile and recommended to anyone that has an interest in the subject of crimes against humanity.
bridgetkay's review against another edition
5.0
For what this book sets out to do, it does a stellar job. It is a hard slog both length and content wise, but an interesting analysis of events up until this edition’s publishing date (2012). For those wanting to understanding international law, human rights, and the intricacies of the operations of the UN, this is essential reading. Robertson contextualises major events in modern and recent history skilfully and helps his audience understand contemporary geopolitics.
zohal99's review
3.0
3.5 Stars
This is dense and works better as a textbook for a unit, where you can study each chapter in depth. Does not work so well as a book to read for your own knowledge/leisure.
This is dense and works better as a textbook for a unit, where you can study each chapter in depth. Does not work so well as a book to read for your own knowledge/leisure.
zoey1999's review
3.0
3.5 Stars
This is dense and works better as a textbook for a unit, where you can study each chapter in depth. Does not work so well as a book to read for your own knowledge/leisure.
This is dense and works better as a textbook for a unit, where you can study each chapter in depth. Does not work so well as a book to read for your own knowledge/leisure.