Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust
Language, Rhetoric and the Traditions of Hatred
- Textbook
Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust
Language, Rhetoric and the Traditions of Hatred
- Textbook
Description
Appreciating the power of language, and how discriminatory words can have deadly consequences, is pivotal to our understanding of the Holocaust. Engaging with a wealth of primary sources and significant Holocaust scholarship, Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust traces the historical tradition of anti-Semitism to explore this in detail.
From religious anti-Semitism in ancient Rome to racially-led anti-Semites focused on building superior nation-states in 19th-century Europe to Hitler's vitriolic attacks, Griech-Polelle analyzes how tropes and stereotypes incited suspicion, dislike and hatred of the Jews – and, ultimately, how this was used to drive anti-Semitic feeling toward genocide. Crucially, this 2nd edition sheds further light on the everyday experience of ordinary Germans and Jews under the Nazi regime, with new chapters examining the role of the Christian Churches in Hitler's persecution of the Jews and those who participated in rescue work and resistance more broadly.
With new illustrations, a detailed glossary and up-to-date further reading suggestions and questions, this 2nd edition provides a concise and lucid survey of European Jewry, the Holocaust, and the language of anti-Semitism.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction: 'Us' versus 'Them'
2. The Rise of Religious Anti-Semitism
3. The Rise of 'Modern' Anti-Semites
4. Hitler's Rise to Power and the Radicalization of Anti-Semitic Policies
5. The Role of the Christian Churches in Nazi Germany
6. Turning Points
7. Resettlements, Deportations and Ghettos
8. Einsatzgruppen, Executions and 'Evacuation' to the East
9. The Final Solution
10. Resistance and Rescue Efforts
Glossary
Notes
Select Bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | 26 Jan 2023 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Pages | 328 |
| ISBN | 9781350158634 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 14 bw illus |
| Series | Perspectives on the Holocaust |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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