Deborah Lipstadt
Denying the Holocaust: The Growing Assault On Truth And Memory
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141985510
- author:
- Deborah Lipstadt
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.9 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Edwardian and Early 20th Century 1901-1913, Deborah Lipstadt,Denying the Holocaust: The Growing Assault On Truth And Memory,Penguin,0141985518,History: Specific Subjects,20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000,20th century
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Deborah Lipstadt's Denying the Holocaust is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of one of the most disturbing and enduring conspiracy theories of our time. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, some individuals continue to claim that the Holocaust was nothing more than a hoax perpetrated by a powerful Zionist conspiracy. This book, reissued in response to the recent film adaptation, sheds light on how this irrational idea has gained traction in respectable arenas and become an international movement. Lipstadt argues that the denial of the Holocaust not only threatens the Jewish community but also has far-reaching implications for our understanding of truth and history. As we navigate the complexities of the past, it is essential to confront and challenge such conspiracy theories head-on. Denying the Holocaust offers a timely and important contribution to this conversation, providing a nuanced examination of the ways in which false narratives can shape our understanding of reality.