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Book SynopsisA collection of essays, which search for what can be explained in the ultimately inexplicable evils perpetrated by the Khmer Rouge. It is accompanied by a photo essay that provides visual evidence of the tragedy of Cambodia's autogenocide.
Trade Review"The most important examination of the subject so far... Without in any way denying the horror and brutality of the Khmers Rouges, the essays adopt a principle of detached analysis which makes their conclusion far more significant and convincing than the superficial images emanating from the television or cinema screen."--The Times Literary Supplement "A book that belongs on the shelf of every scholar interested in Cambodia, revolution, or communism."--Perspectives on Political Science
Table of Contents*FrontMatter, pg. i*Contents, pg. vii*Preface, pg. ix*Introduction. The Khmer Rouge in Context, pg. 3*1. The Unexpected Victory, pg. 13*2. The Ideology of Total Revolution, pg. 37*3. The Organization of Power, pg. 79*4. The Economy, pg. 109*5. Social Change in the Vortex of Revolution, pg. 151*6. The Pattern and Scope of Violence, pg. 179*7. The Photographic Record, pg. 209*8. Explaining the Terror, pg. 215*9. Intellectual Origins of the Khmer Rouge, pg. 241*Appendix A. Summary of Annotated Party History, pg. 251*Appendix B. Sharpen the Consciousness of the Proletarian Class to Be as Keen and Strong as Possible, pg. 269*Appendix C. Pay Attention to Pushing the Work of Building Party and People's Collective Strength Even Stronger, pg. 293*Appendix D. The Last Plan, pg. 299*Bibliography, pg. 315*Contributors, pg. 325*Index, pg. 327
