Beyond Ordinary Men Christopher R Browning and Holocaust Historiography 1st Edition by Thomas Pegelow Kaplan, Jurgen Matthaus, Mark W Hornburg ISBN 3506792660 9783506792662

Beyond Ordinary Men Christopher R Browning and Holocaust Historiography 1st Edition by Thomas Pegelow Kaplan, Jurgen Matthaus, Mark W Hornburg – Ebook PDF Instant Download/Delivery: 3506792660, 9783506792662
Full download Beyond Ordinary Men Christopher R Browning and Holocaust Historiography 1st Edition after payment

Product details:

ISBN 10: 3506792660 
ISBN 13: 9783506792662
Author: Thomas Pegelow Kaplan, Jurgen Matthaus, Mark W Hornburg

Reflecting on the work of one of the field’s most influential scholars, the twenty essays in this book explore the evolution and application of Holocaust historiography, identify key insights into genocidal settings and point to gaps in our knowledge of humanity’s most haunting problem.Why do they kill?The publication in 1992 of Christopher R. Browning’s “Ordinary Men” raised crucial, previously unasked questions about the Holocaust: what made the members of a German police battalion – “middle-aged family men of working- and lower-class background” – become mass murderers of Jewish children, women, and men? How does motivation tie in with other factors that prompt participation in the “final solution”? And what can survivor accounts convey about genocide perpetration? Reflecting on the work of one of the field’s most influential scholars, the twenty essays in this book explore the evolution and application of Holocaust historiography, identify key insights into genocidal settings and point to gaps in our knowledge of humanity’s most haunting problem.

Beyond Ordinary Men Christopher R Browning and Holocaust Historiography 1st Table of contents:

• Chapter One: The Context of Ordinary Men

  • The Origins of the Study: Research, Methodology, and Sources
  • The Einsatzgruppen and the Historical Context of Ordinary Men
  • The Psychological and Sociological Frameworks Used by Browning
  • The Impact of Ordinary Men on Holocaust Studies and Historiography

• Chapter Two: Understanding Ordinary Men’s Argument

  • Browning’s Central Thesis: The Role of the “Ordinary Men” in the Holocaust
  • Analysis of the Key Themes: Ordinary vs. Perpetrator, Moral Choice, and Conformity
  • The Psychological Factors: Obedience, Peer Pressure, and Social Context
  • Historical Accuracy and Critiques of Browning’s Approach

• Chapter Three: Holocaust Perpetrators: Ordinary or Extraordinary?

  • The Debate Over the Nature of Nazi Perpetrators
  • Browning’s Challenge to the “Banality of Evil” Concept (Hannah Arendt)
  • Comparing Browning’s Findings to Other Holocaust Scholars
  • The Role of Ideology, Bureaucracy, and Opportunism in Nazi Crimes

• Chapter Four: Beyond Ordinary Men: Browning’s Later Works and Evolution of Thought

  • Subsequent Contributions: The Path to Genocide and Nazi Policy, Jewish Workers, and the Holocaust
  • Browning’s Ongoing Exploration of the Social and Cultural Contexts of Nazi Atrocities
  • Evolution of Browning’s View on the Holocaust and Its Perpetrators
  • Critiques of Browning’s Later Works: Insights and Limitations

• Chapter Five: The Historiographical Landscape of Holocaust Studies

  • The Emergence of Holocaust Studies as an Academic Discipline
  • Major Debates in Holocaust Historiography: Intentionalism vs. Functionalism
  • Browning’s Influence on the Development of Holocaust Scholarship
  • Key Works Influenced by Browning: Comparative Studies of Perpetrators and Victims

• Chapter Six: Ethical Dilemmas in Holocaust Historiography

  • The Problem of Humanizing Perpetrators: Ethical Considerations in Browning’s Approach
  • The Role of Memory and Representation in Holocaust Studies
  • The Challenges of Writing History About Mass Atrocity
  • Browning’s Balance Between Empathy and Objectivity in Holocaust Scholarship

• Chapter Seven: The Psychology of Perpetrators and the Sociology of Genocide

  • Psychological Approaches to Understanding Nazi Perpetrators
  • Sociological Factors: Group Dynamics, Social Pressure, and Authority
  • Browning’s Contribution to Understanding Human Behavior in Extreme Contexts
  • Comparing Browning’s Psychological Insights to Other Genocides and Historical Events

• Chapter Eight: Ordinary Men in Contemporary Holocaust Education and Memory

  • The Role of Browning’s Work in Holocaust Education and Public Discourse
  • Teaching the Holocaust: Implications of Ordinary Men in Schools and Universities
  • Browning’s Influence on Memory and Public Comprehension of the Holocaust
  • The Ongoing Relevance of Ordinary Men in the Context of Global Genocides Today

• Chapter Nine: Critiques of Browning and Controversies in Holocaust Historiography

  • Major Criticisms of Ordinary Men: Methodological, Theoretical, and Ethical Issues
  • Browning’s Responses to Critiques: Defending His Approach and Research
  • Ongoing Scholarly Debate: The Limits of Browning’s Analysis and Alternative Views
  • Examining the Impact of Critiques on Holocaust Scholarship and Teaching

People also search for Beyond Ordinary Men Christopher R Browning and Holocaust Historiography 1st:

beyond ordinary men christopher r browning
    
beyond ordinary men christopher r browning and holocaust historiography
    
christopher browning books
    
ordinary man book robert browning
    
christopher r browning

Tags:

Thomas Pegelow Kaplan,Jurgen Matthaus,Mark W Hornburg,Ordinary Men,Christopher R Browning,Holocaust Historiography