Abstract Elie Wiesel's novel tries to keep the historical memory of the holocaust alive. We see the holocaust through the eyes of a little child. In witnessing this horror, the reader is reminded of the memory of the holocaust. Historical memory is important in this context, because once humanity wipes it out, it becomes possible that crimes like the holocaust can become possible again.
Abstract More than two generations ago, the worst slaughter of human beings occurred during the reign of Nazi Germany. Millions of Jews were put to death; others starved or were tortured. Forgetting those horrific times would be a tragic mistake.
Tags: EUROPEAN STUDIES (HISTORY, CULTURE) / WWII, HOLOCAUST STUDIES, important history lesson
Abstract Most of the contributors to The Rise of National Socialism and the Working Classes are well known to the field, having published extensively on the social bases of the Hitler movement. Detlef Muehlberger, Gunther Mai, William Brustein, Helen Boak, and Oded Heilbronner are all represented here, in addition to the editor of the collection, Conan Fischer, and Juergen Falter, whose massive work, Hitlers Waehler, epitomizes the assault on inherited views of the Nazi constituency.
Abstract The extreme stress of traumatic events causes human beings to react in either a positive or negative manner. Coping becomes especially difficult in situations where the individual is incapable of solving the problem at hand. While some coping skills work better than others and some people possess qualities that enable them to deal more effectively with stress, surviving an ordeal that destroys a belief in human goodness or a sense of security remains with an individual ever afterward. This paper examines the causes of, symptoms of, and reactions to extreme stress. Also presented are the prolonged effects of stress on Vietnam combat veterans, Holocaust survivors, and people who work with trauma victims.
Abstract The institution of slavery in the United States was a barbaric system. Without doubt, it was an institution that had its element of physical and psychological abuse and degradation. In many respects, however, it cannot be compared to the Jewish Holocaust under the Nazis. Indeed, the enormity of the Holocaust is so great that it is difficult to categorise it with other cases of mass killing or systems of oppression. This is in no way to minimise the barbarity of American slavery, but the Holocaust was, after all, the only case in history where there was the attempted destruction of an entire group of people.
Abstract There are many truths of war that were evidenced in both Germany and Britain during World War II. First was destruction, second was death, third was rebuilding. Destruction came to the homes, businesses, schools, churches, and lives of millions of civilians in Great Britain and Germany alike during the conflict. Death came by the tens of thousands. Rebuilding took decades. It is the purpose of this paper to explore the similarities and differences found on the home fronts of both Great Britain and Germany during World War II.
Abstract This paper discusses the causes with reference to the attitude of the nazis at the time. The author discusses the attitude of the American Government at the time of the Holocaust and how they reacted to the resettlement camps. The paper argues whether the United States know of the Holocaust and could have prevented the slaughter of millions of Jews.
Abstract This paper examines and analyzes the collection of essays entitled, "The Politics of Retribution In Europe: World War II and Its Aftermath", edited by Istvan Deak, Jan T. Gross, and Tony Judt.
Abstract This essay discusses how fascism was predominantly a racist movement that was adopted by Hitler in his "Final Solution". Racist thinkers such as J.G. Herder and Arthur De Gobineau contributed to the formulation and dissemination of racist categories of thinking that paved the foundation to fascism. Fascism was also the expression of a people who felt humiliated and powerless and needed a scapegoat to take out their rage and frustration.
Abstract This paper explains that media coverage of the Nazi holocaust was very limited. The author points out that, during the civil rights movement, the media did cover many of the issues. The paper stresses that the media also reinforces racism.
Abstract This essay will argue the admittedly controversial view that Eichmann cannot fully be held to account for his crimes because the basis of his guilt is an evil that lies in our common humanity.
Abstract This essay will examine The Diary of Anne Frank, and argue that this piece of writing contains evidence of a young girl's profound search for meaning and for understanding.
Abstract This paper is the presentation of memories from a Holocaust survivor. The author takes us on a memory search in remembering what it was like to survive Warsaw Ghetto and what part the author played in the rebellion. The author reminds us of what was as well as what can never be again with the chilling tale of life in the camps of the Holocaust.
Abstract This paper details the rise of Hitler. Comments on the weak enforcement of the Treaty of Versailles are included. The main purpose of the paper is to detail the obstacles overcome and the brilliant scheming of Hitler during his assent.
Tags: EUROPEAN STUDIES (HISTORY, CULTURE) / DICTATORS, rise of hitler
Abstract This paper discusses euthanasia programs conducted in the late 1930's in Nazi Germany. Details of the medical experiments that Nazi doctors conducted on Jewish prisoners are included, as is a brief history of the eugenics movement in the United States and a discussion of how it compared to Nazi Aryan beliefs.
