Winner of the Grawmeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order, 2018
Winner of the Joseph Lepgold Prize
Winner of the Best Books in Conflict Studies (APSA)
Winner of the Best Book in Human Rights (ISA)
In Making and Unmaking Nations , Scott Straus seeks to explain why and how genocide takes place—and, perhaps more important, how it has been avoided in places where it may have seemed likely or even inevitable. To solve that puzzle, he examines postcolonial Africa, analyzing countries in which genocide occurred and where it could have but did not. Why have there not been other Rwandas? Straus finds that deep-rooted ideologies—how leaders make their nations—shape strategies of violence and are central to what leads to or away from genocide. Other critical factors include the dynamics of war, the role of restraint, and the interaction between national and local actors in the staging of campaigns of large-scale violence.
Grounded in Straus's extensive fieldwork in contemporary Africa, the study of major twentieth-century cases of genocide, and the literature on genocide and political violence, Making and Unmaking Nations centers on cogent analyses of three nongenocide cases (Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, and Senegal) and two in which genocide took place (Rwanda and Sudan). Straus's empirical analysis is based in part on an original database of presidential speeches from 1960 to 2005. The book also includes a broad-gauge analysis of all major cases of large-scale violence in Africa since decolonization. Straus's insights into the causes of genocide will inform the study of political violence as well as giving policymakers and nongovernmental organizations valuable tools for the future.

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Making and Unmaking Nations : The Origins and Dynamics of Genocide in Contemporary Africa

Project MUSE (https://muse.jhu.edu/)

Scott Straus, 1970-

Straus, Scott

Comstock Publishing Associates

United States, United States of America

Ithaca [New York, 2015

Illustrated, PS, 2015

1st ed, Ithaca, 2015

1, 20150315

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Cover 1
Title Page, Copyright Page 2
Contents 8
Preface 10
Introduction: The Puzzle of Genocide 16
Part I: Concepts and Theory 30
1. The Concept and Logic of Genocide 32
2. Escalation and Restraint 49
3. A Theory of Genocide 69
Part II: Empirics 102
4. Mass Categorical Violence and Genocide in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1960–2008 104
5. Retreating from the Brink in Côte d’Ivoire 138
6. The Politics of Dialogue in Mali 184
7. Pluralism and Accommodation in Senegal 220
8. Endangered Arab-Islamic Nationalism in Sudan 247
9. Fighting for the Hutu Revolution in Rwanda 288
Conclusion: Making Nations and Preventing Their Unmaking 337
Appendix 348
References 358
Index 394
Publisher:Cornell University Press,Published:2015,ISBN:9780801455681,Related ISBN:9780801479687,Language:English,OCLC:1080550576
In Making and Unmaking Nations, Scott Straus seeks to explain why and how genocide takes place—and, perhaps more important, how it has been avoided in places where it may have seemed likely or even inevitable. To solve that puzzle, he examines postcolonial Africa, analyzing countries in which genocide occurred and where it could have but did not. Why have there not been other Rwandas? Straus finds that deep-rooted ideologies—how leaders make their nations—shape strategies of violence and are central to what leads to or away from genocide. Other critical factors include the dynamics of war, the role of restraint, and the interaction between national and local actors in the staging of campaigns of large-scale violence. Grounded in Straus's extensive fieldwork in contemporary Africa, the study of major twentieth-century cases of genocide, and the literature on genocide and political violence, Making and Unmaking Nations centers on cogent analyses of three nongenocide cases (Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Senegal) and two in which genocide took place (Rwanda and Sudan). Straus’s empirical analysis is based in part on an original database of presidential speeches from 1960 to 2005. The book also includes a broad-gauge analysis of all major cases of large-scale violence in Africa since decolonization. Straus’s insights into the causes of genocide will inform the study of political violence as well as giving policymakers and nongovernmental organizations valuable tools for the future.

In Making And Unmaking Nations, Scott Straus Seeks To Explain Why And How Genocide Takes Place—and, Perhaps More Important, How It Has Been Avoided In Places Where It May Have Seemed Likely Or Even Inevitable. To Solve That Puzzle, He Examines Postcolonial Africa, Analyzing Countries In Which Genocide Occurred And Where It Could Have But Did Not. Why Have There Not Been Other Rwandas? Straus Finds That Deep-rooted Ideologies—how Leaders Make Their Nations—shape Strategies Of Violence And Are Central To What Leads To Or Away From Genocide. Other Critical Factors Include The Dynamics Of War, The Role Of Restraint, And The Interaction Between National And Local Actors In The Staging Of Campaigns Of Large-scale Violence. Grounded In Straus's Extensive Fieldwork In Contemporary Africa, The Study Of Major Twentieth-century Cases Of Genocide, And The Literature On Genocide And Political Violence, Making And Unmaking Nations Centers On Cogent Analyses Of Three Nongenocide Cases (côte D’ivoire, Mali, And Senegal) And Two In Which Genocide Took Place (rwanda And Sudan). Straus’s Empirical Analysis Is Based In Part On An Original Database Of Presidential Speeches From 1960 To 2005. The Book Also Includes A Broad-gauge Analysis Of All Major Cases Of Large-scale Violence In Africa Since Decolonization. Straus’s Insights Into The Causes Of Genocide Will Inform The Study Of Political Violence As Well As Giving Policymakers And Nongovernmental Organizations Valuable Tools For The Future. --provided By Publisher. Introduction : The Puzzle Of Genocide -- The Concept And Logic Of Genocide -- Escalation And Restraint -- A Theory Of Genocide -- Patterns Of Genocide And Mass Categorical Violence In Sub-saharan Africa, 1960-2008 -- Retreating From The Brink In Côte D'ivoire -- The Politics Of Dialogue In Mali -- Pluralism And Accommodation In Senegal -- Endangered Arab-islamic Nationalism In Sudan -- Fighting For The Hutu Revolution In Rwanda -- Conclusion : Making Nations And Preventing Their Unmaking. Scott Straus. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.

Winner of the Grawmeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order, 2018
Winner of the Joseph Lepgold Prize
Winner of the Best Books in Conflict Studies (APSA)
Winner of the Best Book in Human Rights (ISA)
In Making and Unmaking Nations , Scott Straus seeks to explain why and how genocide takes place—and, perhaps more important, how it has been avoided in places where it may have seemed likely or even inevitable. To solve that puzzle, he examines postcolonial Africa, analyzing countries in which genocide occurred and where it could have but did not. Why have there not been other Rwandas? Straus finds that deep-rooted ideologies—how leaders make their nations—shape strategies of violence and are central to what leads to or away from genocide. Other critical factors include the dynamics of war, the role of restraint, and the interaction between national and local actors in the staging of campaigns of large-scale violence.
Grounded in Straus's extensive fieldwork in contemporary Africa, the study of major twentieth-century cases of genocide, and the literature on genocide and political violence, Making and Unmaking Nations centers on cogent analyses of three nongenocide cases (Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, and Senegal) and two in which genocide took place (Rwanda and Sudan). Straus's empirical analysis is based in part on an original database of presidential speeches from 1960 to 2005. The book also includes a broad-gauge analysis of all major cases of large-scale violence in Africa since decolonization. Straus's insights into the causes of genocide will inform the study of political violence as well as giving policymakers and nongovernmental organizations valuable tools for the future.

In 'Making and Unmaking Nations', Scott Straus seeks to explain why and how genocide takes place - and, perhaps more important, how it has been avoided in places where it may have seemed likely or even inevitable. To solve that puzzle, he examines postcolonial Africa, analyzing countries in which genocide occurred and where it could have but did not. Why have there not been other Rwandas? Straus finds that deep-rooted ideologies - how leaders make their nations - shape strategies of violence and are central to what leads to or away from genocide. Other critical factors include the dynamics of war, the role of restraint, and the interaction between national and local actors in the staging of campaigns of large-scale violence. 0Grounded in Straus's extensive fieldwork in contemporary Africa, the study of major twentieth-century cases of genocide, and the literature on genocide and political violence, 'Making and Unmaking Nations' centers on cogent analyses of three nongenocide cases (Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Senegal) and two in which genocide took place (Rwanda and Sudan). Straus’s empirical analysis is based in part on an original database of presidential speeches from 1960 to 2005. The book also includes a broad-gauge analysis of all major cases of large-scale violence in Africa since decolonization. Straus’s insights into the causes of genocide will inform the study of political violence as well as giving policymakers and nongovernmental organizations valuable tools for the future

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