Berghahn Books - International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda

April 7th marks the beginning of the Rwandan genocide in 1994. This terrible act took place during the Rwandan Civil War, lasting until July 15, 1994. To mark International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda, we would like to present a list of related books and journal articles.

MAKING UBUMWE
Power, State and Camps in Rwanda’s Unity-Building Project
by Andrea Purdeková

FINALIST FOR THE AFRICAN STUDIES ASSOCIATION 2016 BETHWELL A. OGOT BOOK PRIZE

“This is a book that deserves to be widely read. [It] will appeal to both Rwanda and African Studies scholars and is a must-read for graduate students preparing to do ﬁeldwork in Rwanda. Scholars working in development studies, peace and conﬂict studies, comparative politics and cultural anthropology will be rewarded for a careful read.” • Journal of Modern African Studies

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ON THE PATH TO GENOCIDE
Armenia and Rwanda Reexamined
by Deborah Mayersen

“Mayersen has written a fine text… Ultimately, Mayersen concludes that genocides are ‘fundamentally preventable’ and offers insights into prevention. The text is well organized, thoroughly researched, and brings to bear important new perspectives on genocide studies. – Highly recommended.” · Choice

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Read Chapter 5 – ‘A Massive Rejection of the Tutsi as Fellow Nationals’: Race, Violence and Independence