Author: George M. Kren
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
A psycho-historical survey of the Holocaust, focusing on the behavior of both the German perpetrators and the victims. Regards the Holocaust as a historically unique mass destruction, in terms of its motivation (the Jews posed no physical challenge to Nazi rule), its methods (industrialized killing), its emotional aspect, as well as its totality. It can be conceptualized as a historical crisis which disrupted the apparent continuity of Western history and shattered Western thought and culture. Approaches the question why it was in Germany that the unparalleled genocide program against the Jews was implemented. Sees the answer in the formation of German culture since the 16th century, which made its people culturally vulnerable to authoritarian and anti-intellectual leadership; in the deprivations and humiliation brought about by World War I; and in Hitler's personality. Proposes a psycho-history of the SS and its increasing involvement with the Holocaust. Distinguishes between the roles of victims and resisters among the Jews. For most of the Jews, their fallacy of innocence, their confidence that there was no cause to kill them, caused them to ignore their victim status and diminished their chances to survive. Contends that for the Jews of the Holocaust, resistance and anti-Nazi violence had a therapeutic value rather than being a tactic of rescue. Reviews existing interpretations of the Holocaust: liberal ones, Freudian, Marxist and neo-Marxist, as well as philosophical-religious, and finds them unsatisfactory. The Holocaust cannot be assimilated in terms of normative Western thought structures.
The Holocaust and the Crisis of Human Behavior
Facing History and Ourselves
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Category : Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Languages : en
Pages : 576
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Publisher:
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Category : Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Languages : en
Pages : 576
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Holocaust and Human Behavior
Author: Facing History and Ourselves
Publisher: Facing History & Ourselves National Foundation, Incorporated
ISBN: 9781940457185
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 734
Book Description
Holocaust and Human Behavior uses readings, primary source material, and short documentary films to examine the challenging history of the Holocaust and prompt reflection on our world today
Publisher: Facing History & Ourselves National Foundation, Incorporated
ISBN: 9781940457185
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 734
Book Description
Holocaust and Human Behavior uses readings, primary source material, and short documentary films to examine the challenging history of the Holocaust and prompt reflection on our world today
The Holocaust and the Crisis of Human Behavior
Author: George M. Kren
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
A psycho-historical survey of the Holocaust, focusing on the behavior of both the German perpetrators and the victims. Regards the Holocaust as a historically unique mass destruction, in terms of its motivation (the Jews posed no physical challenge to Nazi rule), its methods (industrialized killing), its emotional aspect, as well as its totality. It can be conceptualized as a historical crisis which disrupted the apparent continuity of Western history and shattered Western thought and culture. Approaches the question why it was in Germany that the unparalleled genocide program against the Jews was implemented. Sees the answer in the formation of German culture since the 16th century, which made its people culturally vulnerable to authoritarian and anti-intellectual leadership; in the deprivations and humiliation brought about by World War I; and in Hitler's personality. Proposes a psycho-history of the SS and its increasing involvement with the Holocaust. Distinguishes between the roles of victims and resisters among the Jews. For most of the Jews, their fallacy of innocence, their confidence that there was no cause to kill them, caused them to ignore their victim status and diminished their chances to survive. Contends that for the Jews of the Holocaust, resistance and anti-Nazi violence had a therapeutic value rather than being a tactic of rescue. Reviews existing interpretations of the Holocaust: liberal ones, Freudian, Marxist and neo-Marxist, as well as philosophical-religious, and finds them unsatisfactory. The Holocaust cannot be assimilated in terms of normative Western thought structures.
Publisher:
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
A psycho-historical survey of the Holocaust, focusing on the behavior of both the German perpetrators and the victims. Regards the Holocaust as a historically unique mass destruction, in terms of its motivation (the Jews posed no physical challenge to Nazi rule), its methods (industrialized killing), its emotional aspect, as well as its totality. It can be conceptualized as a historical crisis which disrupted the apparent continuity of Western history and shattered Western thought and culture. Approaches the question why it was in Germany that the unparalleled genocide program against the Jews was implemented. Sees the answer in the formation of German culture since the 16th century, which made its people culturally vulnerable to authoritarian and anti-intellectual leadership; in the deprivations and humiliation brought about by World War I; and in Hitler's personality. Proposes a psycho-history of the SS and its increasing involvement with the Holocaust. Distinguishes between the roles of victims and resisters among the Jews. For most of the Jews, their fallacy of innocence, their confidence that there was no cause to kill them, caused them to ignore their victim status and diminished their chances to survive. Contends that for the Jews of the Holocaust, resistance and anti-Nazi violence had a therapeutic value rather than being a tactic of rescue. Reviews existing interpretations of the Holocaust: liberal ones, Freudian, Marxist and neo-Marxist, as well as philosophical-religious, and finds them unsatisfactory. The Holocaust cannot be assimilated in terms of normative Western thought structures.
Facing History and Ourselves
Author: Margot Stern Strom
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Category : Germany
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
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Category : Germany
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Facing History and Ourselves
Author: Margot Stern Strom
Publisher: Facing History & Ourselves National Foundation, Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
An examination of racism, prejudice and antisemitism in order to promote the development of a more humane and informed citizenry. Traces the historical events that led to the Holocaust and other examples of genocide to help students make the connection between history and the moral choices they will confront.
Publisher: Facing History & Ourselves National Foundation, Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
An examination of racism, prejudice and antisemitism in order to promote the development of a more humane and informed citizenry. Traces the historical events that led to the Holocaust and other examples of genocide to help students make the connection between history and the moral choices they will confront.
Holocaust and Human Behavior (Palm Beach)
Author: Facing History and Ourselves
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781940457505
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Holocaust and Human Behavior leads students through an examination of the history of the Holocaust, while fostering their skills in ethical reasoning, critical thinking, empathy, and civic engagement.
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ISBN: 9781940457505
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Holocaust and Human Behavior leads students through an examination of the history of the Holocaust, while fostering their skills in ethical reasoning, critical thinking, empathy, and civic engagement.
Holocaust and Human Behavior
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Category : Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Languages : en
Pages :
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Publisher:
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Category : Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Languages : en
Pages :
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Teaching Holocaust and Human Behavior (Palm Beach)
Author: Facing History and Ourselves
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781940457512
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781940457512
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Holocaust and Human Behavior
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Category : Social policy
Languages : en
Pages : 928
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Publisher:
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Category : Social policy
Languages : en
Pages : 928
Book Description