Outlawing Genocide Denial: The Dilemmas of Official Historical Truth

The book explores the contentious issue of criminalizing genocide denial, urging readers to reconsider the implications of such laws. Guenter Lewy delves into the rationale behind these legal measures while highlighting the potential dangers of allowing governments to dictate historical narratives. By examining the balance between combating denial and protecting free speech, the author provides a nuanced discussion that neither condones genocide denial nor trivializes its consequences.