Why would anyone commit a mass atrocity such as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, or terrorism? This question is at the core of the multi- and inte

This edited collection is the first full assessment of the new field of perpetrator studies, which examines why individuals commit mass atrocities such as genoc

International criminal law lacks a coherent account of individual responsibility. This failure is due to the inability of international tribunals to capture the

A practical guide to what motivates international crimes and how these are structured and investigated in theory and practice.

This book assesses the role aesthetic factors play in shaping what forms of mass violence are viewed as international crimes.