"This serious, balanced, and compelling account of American ambivalence is sober but important reading. It could not be more timely."
— Edward C. Luck, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University
— New Books in World Affairs podcast
“[A] significant contribution to the study of the United States’ relationship with genocide…methodical and comprehensive…tightly filled with significant research and findings…contributes to bridging the gap between academic scholarship and policy. [E]ssential reading for scholars, students, activists, civil society actors, elected officials, and members of nongovernmental and intergovernmental institutions."
— Genocide Studies & Prevention
“Mayroz’s book helps all of us, governmental or not, American or not, to look inward to see whether we are doing the right thing, and enough of it."
— World Nutrition
"A powerful and well-researched reality check thoughtfully reminding us of the enormous amount of research on domestic politics and foreign policy that remains to be done before genocide prevention can become a functioning international norm."
— Frank Chalk, Professor of History and Research Director, MIGS, Concordia University
"“[S]tudents and scholars interested in human rights would be well advised to seek out this book. Highly recommended.”
— Choice
"Genocide will not happen again if societies and governments respond properly. Sober and strong, this book focuses on the USA and its citizens and is an invitation to all to do what is possible and right."
— Andrea Bartoli, Dean, School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Seton Hall University