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Modernity and the Holocaust by Zygmunt Bauman; ebrary, Inc is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Modernity and the Holocaust about?
Sociology is concerned with modern society, but has never come to terms with one of the most distinctive and horrific aspects of modernity - the Holocaust. The book examines what sociology can teach us about the Holocaust, but more particularly concentrates upon the lessons which the Holocaust has for sociology. Bauman's work demonstrates that the Holocaust has to be understood as deeply involved with the nature of modernity. There is nothing comparable to this work available in the sociological literature. ** Review "A stunningly original set of reflections on racism, extermination, rationality, individual responsibility in criminal societies, and the sources of obedience and resistance."―Voice Literary Supplement "Such is the concentrated brilliance of Modernity and the Holocaust that it is sure to find an appreciative audience in every field of research which touches on the Holocaust (or which has been touched by it). Above all, to those who still hold faith with the notions of civilization, progress, and reason, this book will sit alongside others which have challenged fundamental beliefs of our time."―Times Literary Supplement "Intellectually rich and provocative. . . . This i
Who reads Modernity and the Holocaust?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Zygmunt Bauman; ebrary, Inc
- Publisher
- Polity Press
- Published
- 2000
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780745606859
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- Sociology, History, Social_sciences
- Rating
- 4.39 / 5 (493 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14