Marking Evil: Holocaust Memory in the Global Age

The Holocaust has created a global language for ethics, victimization, political claims, and collective identity, shaping the era of globalization. This volume examines the manifestations of Holocaust-engendered global discourse and the contradictions between globalization and the uniqueness of the Holocaust, generating continued intellectual and practical discontent.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 384 pages
\n Publication date: 23 November 2018
\n Publisher: Berghahn Books
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The Holocaust has emerged as a powerful and universal language that encompasses a wide range of ethical, victimization, political, and collective identity-related concepts. As a part of a global vocabulary, it plays a crucial role in shaping the tenor of the era of globalization. This comprehensive volume delves into the various manifestations of Holocaust-engendered global discourse, critically examining their functions and inherent dilemmas. It also explores how Holocaust-related matters continue to ignite public debate and scholarly deliberation. The book argues that the contradiction between the universalizing logic of globalization and the perceived uniqueness of the Holocaust creates ongoing intellectual and practical discontent.

The Holocaust has left an indelible mark on the world, serving as a catalyst for profound ethical, victimization, political, and collective identity-related discussions. As a global language, it has played a pivotal role in shaping the tenor of the era of globalization. This comprehensive volume explores the diverse manifestations of Holocaust-engendered global discourse, critically examining their functions and inherent dilemmas. It also delves into how Holocaust-related matters continue to ignite public debate and scholarly deliberation. The book argues that the contradiction between the universalizing logic of globalization and the perceived uniqueness of the Holocaust generates ongoing intellectual and practical discontent.

The Holocaust has had a profound impact on the world, shaping ethical, victimization, political, and collective identity-related discussions. As a global language, it has played a crucial role in defining the tenor of the era of globalization. This comprehensive volume examines the various manifestations of Holocaust-engendered global discourse, critically analyzing their functions and inherent dilemmas. It also explores how Holocaust-related matters continue to ignite public debate and scholarly deliberation. The book argues that the contradiction between the universalizing logic of globalization and the perceived uniqueness of the Holocaust creates ongoing intellectual and practical discontent.

\n Weight: 578g\n
Dimension: 228 x 151 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781789200560\n \n