"This book analyzes the hundred year development of the 'state of exception' in Rwanda, a political theory developed and expanded by Foucault, Agamben, and others. It analyzes Hutu regime propaganda utilized to dehumanize the Tutsi population and how state action created a setting for genocide to become an appropriate reaction to political threats."--Publisher.
Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--Arizona State University, 2012, under the title: Who must die : the state of exception in Rwanda's genocide.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Prelude to genocide -- Rwandan government and propaganda -- Pre-colonial Rwanda meets Belgian rule -- From Kayibanda to Habyiramana -- Genocide -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1: English summary of the 1990 human rights violations -- Appendix 2: English summary of the 1993 Arusha Accords.