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New interpretations of the causes, dynamics and legacies of the Indonesian genocide

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Abstract

This chapter introduces the volume the Indonesian Genocide of 1965: Causes, Dynamics and Legacies. McGregor, Melvin and Pohlman lay out the background to the 1965 violence and its general features including mass killings and arrests. They set up the new analyses offered throughout the volume by outlining key factors that contributed to the violence, providing an overview of the variety of actors and institutions that participated in or experienced the violence and reflecting on the ongoing effects of the violence, especially as regards intergenerational memory and efforts to achieve justice.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Indonesian Genocide of 1965
Subtitle of host publicationCauses, Dynamics and Legacies
EditorsKatharine McGregor, Jess Melvin, Annie Pohlman
Place of PublicationCham Switzerland
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Chapter1
Pages1-26
Number of pages26
Edition1st
ISBN (Electronic)9783319714554
ISBN (Print)9783319714547, 9783030100599
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NamePalgrave Studies in the History of Genocide
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
ISSN (Print)2731-569X
ISSN (Electronic)2731-5703

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

  • Army
  • Genocide
  • Gerwani
  • Indonesian Communist Party
  • Partai Komunis Indonesia

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