The New Age of Genocide

In The New Age of Genocide, Martin Shaw revisits his earlier theorizing on the links between war and genocide in light of twenty-first-century changes in conflict.

He analyzes how new forms of warfare, political fragmentation, and technological developments reshape opportunities and motivations for mass atrocities.

Drawing on comparative historical case studies and updated theoretical frameworks, Shaw assesses whether patterns identified earlier still hold and how prevention efforts must adapt.

The book contributes to ongoing debates in genocide studies about continuity and change in causes and mechanisms of large-scale political violence.

It appeals to scholars interested in the intersection of war studies, political violence, and atrocity prevention.