Introducing Fascism and Nazism: A Graphic Guide

Hood, Stuart

ISBN 10: 1840461543 / ISBN 13: 9781840461541

Published by Icon Books, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introducing Fascism and Nazism: A Graphic Guide
• Publisher: Icon Books
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1840461543
• ISBN 13: 9781840461541
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 250 grams

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Synopsis

This book traces the origins of Fascism in the nineteenth century traditions of ultra-conservatism, the ideas of Nietzsche, Wagner and other intellectuals which helped to make racist doctrines respectable and led to the ultimate horrifying logic of the Holocaust.

From School Library Journal

Grade 9 Up-Presenting a strongly left-wing British view, Wood and Jansz analyze specific social movements and try to aid readers in determining which ones, if any, should be called "fascist." Continuing beyond World War II, they show that fascism is still strong in Europe. (There is no mention of any events in North America.) Using a black-and-white, comic-book format reminiscent of Rius's well-known Marx for Beginners (McKay, 1990), they lampoon their targets with considerable venom, making them appear to admit crimes they would never acknowledge in public. Readers who are knowledgeable about art will recognize some classic images (e.g., The Scream), but those without background in European history will sometimes be confused by obscure references. In contrast, Peter Chrisp's The Rise of Fascism (Watts, 1991) does an excellent job of presenting the facts in considerably greater depth and much more objectively, with plenty of contemporary photographs, maps, chronology, glossary, and index. Unfortunately, that book's coverage ends with World War II. Elaine Landau's White Power Movement (Millbrook, 1993) covers American hate groups. James Forman's Fascism (Dell, 1976) is a much more scholarly analysis, if a bit dated. Any of these titles would be preferable choices.
Jonathan Betz-Zall, Sno-Isle Regional Library System, Edmonds, WA
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