The genocide contagion: how we commit and confront Holocaust and genocide
Who are we as human beings? How do ordinary people commit violence? -- The foundations of evil in human nature -- Exaggerated self-defense, exaggerated power, and dehumanization -- "Just like everyone else": conformity and the lure of the golden calf -- SS footsteps: putting on the uniform...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Lanham Boulder New York London
Rowman & Littlefield
[2016]
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| In: | Year: 2016 |
| Reviews: | The Genocide Contagion: How We Commit and Confront Holocaust and GenocideIsrael W. Charny (2018) (Smith, Roger W.)
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| Series/Journal: | Studies in genocide: religion, history, and human rights
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Genocide
/ Jews
/ Political psychology
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| Further subjects: | B
Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Moral and ethical aspects
B Genocide History 20th century B Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) Psychological aspects B Genocide |
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Table of Contents |
| Summary: | Who are we as human beings? How do ordinary people commit violence? -- The foundations of evil in human nature -- Exaggerated self-defense, exaggerated power, and dehumanization -- "Just like everyone else": conformity and the lure of the golden calf -- SS footsteps: putting on the uniforms of camp guards and sacrificing others -- "I did nothing wrong": denial and improper management of emotions -- Summing up: who are we and what will become of us? |
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| Item Description: | Originally published in 2011 in Hebrew as: G'enosaid : U-viʿarta ha-raʿ mi-ḳirbekha : Shoah ṿe-retsaḥ ʿam ke-maʿaśe yadenu, bene-adam. - Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1442254351 |