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Richard J. Evans, "Hitler's People: The Faces of the Third Reich" (Penguin, 2024)

New Books in Sociology

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Unraveling the Nazi Persona

This chapter challenges the stereotype of Nazi leaders as inherently evil, presenting them as ordinary individuals influenced by various social and cultural factors. It examines the roots of anti-Semitism in Germany, the complicity of civil servants, and the socio-political context that enabled atrocities during the Nazi regime. Drawing parallels with contemporary politics, it warns against the rise of authoritarianism and the need to safeguard democratic values.

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