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David P. Chandler is an American historian associated with Monash University and known for research on modern Cambodia. His books include A History of Cambodia, a general history of the country, and studies of the Democratic Kampuchea period such as Brother Number One, a biography of Pol Pot, and Voices from S-21, an examination of the Khmer Rouge security prison. His work is used by readers studying Cambodian political history, the Khmer Rouge, genocide, and the country's modern historical memory.
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What is David Chandler known for studying?
David P. Chandler is known for research on modern Cambodia and the country's political and social history. His work includes the Democratic Kampuchea period and the history of the Khmer Rouge regime.
What is A History of Cambodia by David Chandler?
A History of Cambodia is a general history of Cambodia written by David Chandler. It places modern political events within a longer account of Cambodian society, state formation, and foreign influence.
What is Brother Number One about?
Brother Number One is David Chandler's biographical study of Pol Pot, the leader of Democratic Kampuchea. It examines how Pol Pot's political career connected with the Khmer Rouge's rule in Cambodia.
What period does Democratic Kampuchea refer to in Chandler's work?
Democratic Kampuchea refers to the Khmer Rouge government that ruled Cambodia from 1975 to 1979. Chandler studies that period alongside the longer historical forces that shaped modern Cambodia.
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