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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Main Author: Charny, Israel W. 1931- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Lanham Boulder New York London Rowman & Littlefield [2016]
In:Year: 2016
Reviews:The Genocide Contagion: How We Commit and Confront Holocaust and GenocideIsrael W. Charny (2018) (Smith, Roger W.)
Series/Journal:Studies in genocide: religion, history, and human rights
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Genocide / Jews / Political psychology
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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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?
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