Alvin H. Rosenfeld
The End of the Holocaust
- ISBN 13:
- 9780253011978
- author:
- Alvin H. Rosenfeld
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Indiana University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 328
- Dimensions:
- 155 mm X 235 mm
- Genre:
- Film Genres, Media & Communications, Public Opinion, Jewish History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The End of the Holocaust by Alvin H. Rosenfeld In this thought-provoking work, Alvin H. Rosenfeld examines how the proliferation of books, films, and other cultural expressions about the Holocaust has led to its meaning being diminished in popular perception. He investigates various events and phenomena, including the ways in which the Holocaust is depicted in art and media. Rosenfeld contrasts these with sobering representations by Holocaust witnesses, highlighting the importance of their testimonies in preserving the memory of this tragic event. The book concludes with a powerful warning about the potential consequences of the Holocaust becoming increasingly marginalized in public consciousness. By exploring both the cultural forces that have minimized the Holocaust's impact and its enduring significance, Rosenfeld offers a nuanced understanding of this complex issue.