The end of World War II saw an emergence of Holocaust dissention
that began in Europe and has since developed into an international
movement with adherents in almost every country in the world. At
first, this denial was fueled by the desire to rehabilitate Adolf
Hitler and the Nazi regime in an effort to reestablish a neo-Nazi
state. In the following years, coupled with the renewal of
anti-Semitism, this dissent has been used as a means of denying the
legitimacy of the state of Israel. Despite these motivations, the
ultimate cause for concern is in the way this denial attracts its
members by both challenging the existence of the Holocaust and the
testimony of its witnesses. By tracing the history, causes, and
spread of Holocaust denial, Atkins reveals the dangers this mindset
poses to rational thinkers who become vulnerable to fringe
ideas.
This book traces the state of the international Holocaust denial
movement in the early 21st century, grounding contemporary thought
in the history of the movement. Since Holocaust deniers have
distorted the facts about this mass genocide, Atkins discusses just
what is known about the Holocaust from historical research
conducted since World War II. The role of negative racial genetics
is explored in both Hitler's intellectual makeup and among the
leaders of the German right wing, including historians' assessments
of Hitler's anti-Semitism, motivations, and decision-making. Also
provided is a roll call of Holocaust dissenters in countries such
as the United States, Germany, France, Great Britain, Russia, and
Italy, among many others. By analyzing the arguments of leaders
within this expanding dissention movement, this book demonstrates
how extremists build informational links that have wide-ranging
effects.
General
Imprint: |
Praeger Publishers Inc
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2009 |
First published: |
April 2009 |
Authors: |
Stephen E Atkins
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Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 32mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
|
Pages: |
328 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-34538-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
0-313-34538-4 |
Barcode: |
9780313345388 |
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