Introduction to the special issue: Yezidism and Yezidi Studies in the early 21st century
Introduction to the special issue: Yezidism and Yezidi Studies in the early 21st century
Author(s): Philip G. Kreyenbroek, Khanna OmarkhaliSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, History, Social Sciences, Geography, Regional studies, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Published by: Transnational Press London
Keywords: Yezidism; Yezidi Studies; methodology; genocide; ISIS;
Summary/Abstract: The articles in this volume deal with recent developments concerning the Yezidis. They focus on the consequences of ISIS’ attempted genocide of Yezidis in the Sinjar region, and on aspects of the current public and academic discourse on Yezidis and their religion.
Journal: Kurdish Studies
- Issue Year: 4/2016
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 122-130
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English