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Why are some mass atrocities labelled genocide while others are ignored, downplayed, or even justified? In The Politics of Genocide, Edward S. Herman and David Peterson deliver a searing examination of how the word “genocide” has been weaponised by powerful nations and media institutions to serve political agendas — and how this selective outrage has devastating consequences for the victims who don’t fit the narrative.

With a foreword by renowned intellectual Noam Chomsky, this provocative book argues that the international response to mass killings is not driven by the scale of human suffering, but by the political interests of Western powers. Herman and Peterson meticulously analyse multiple cases of mass violence across the globe, revealing a disturbing pattern: atrocities committed by allies and client states are minimised or erased from public discourse, while those committed by official enemies are amplified and used to justify intervention.

The result is a deeply challenging work that forces readers to confront uncomfortable questions about media, power, and moral consistency. Whether you agree with every argument or not, this book will fundamentally change how you think about how the world responds — or chooses not to respond — to mass violence.

What you’ll discover:

How the label “genocide” is applied selectively based on political interests
The role of media and institutions in shaping public perception of mass atrocities
Detailed case studies comparing how different conflicts are portrayed and treated
A foreword by Noam Chomsky placing the work in broader geopolitical context

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