Frank E. Sysyn

Frank E. Sysyn and Andrea Graziosi dive into the harrowing famines of the 20th century, comparing the Ukrainian Holodomor, the Kazakh great hunger, and the Chinese famine under Mao. Sysyn's personal ties to Ukrainian history enrich the discussion, while Graziosi sheds light on how political motives made these famines acts of repression. They also explore the evolution of genocide recognition and the significance of preserving survivor narratives. Their insights challenge perceptions of famine as merely natural disasters, revealing deep political complexities.