The Palgrave Handbook of Kurdish Genocides Edited by Kaziwa Salih The Palgrave Handbook of Kurdish Genocides is the first comprehensive interdisciplinary reference work dedicated to the historical, social, and political dimensions of genocidal violence against Kurdish communities. Edited by Kaziwa Salih, the handbook brings together the research of nearly thirty scholars from around the world to examine genocide and mass violence targeting Kurds from the early modern period to the present day. Springer Link Organized thematically, this volume explores the origins, developments, and impacts of genocides affecting Kurdish peoples across multiple regions—during the Ottoman and Safavid empires, through twentieth-century nation-state policies in Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria, and into contemporary forms of cultural erasure, displacement, and denial. Contributors investigate not only physical annihilation but also cultural destruction, linguistic suppression, environmental warfare, and gendered dimensions of violence. Springer Link Combining rigorous historical scholarship with political, sociological, psychological, and legal analysis, the handbook delves into how genocidal systems were constructed, the consequences for Kurdish identity, displacement, and cultural preservation, and the ongoing struggles for justice and recognition. With international perspectives and first-hand testimonies alongside academic research, this work challenges prevailing silence and brings the Kurdish genocide into global scholarly discourse. Springer Link An essential resource for researchers, students, policymakers, and human rights practitioners, The Palgrave Handbook of Kurdish Genocides equips readers with critical insights into state violence, historical erasure, and the enduring pursuit of justice for Kurdish communities.