The ideological roots of German national socialism / Eric H. Vieler. [electronic resource]

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vieler, Eric H., 1931-

Series:

McGill European studies ; vol. 2

McGill European studies The ideological roots of German national socialism

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945.

Hitler, Adolf.

National socialism--Germany.

National socialism.

Ideology--Germany.

Ideology.

Racism--Germany.

Racism.

Social Darwinism--Germany.

Social Darwinism.

Eugenics--Germany--History--20th century.

Eugenics.

National socialism--History--20th century--Germany.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (172 p. )

Place of Publication:

New York : P. Lang, c1999.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"This study in analytic intellectual history examines the ideologies that animated the rise of Hitler and the Nazi state.

The research reveals linkages among three dominant strains of racist thought: mythological/intellectual, its roots in ancient saga, proclaimed the Nordic as the ideal race and urged its regeneration; biological, based on Darwinian theory, became the "scientific" basis for the claim of German superiority and was the dominant influence on Hitler; nationalist/conservative, called for a strong state to be governed by a single individual.

All three strains extolled German superiority and provided the synergistic force that linked leadership, party, and the people."--Jacket.

Contents:

Introduction: Perspective and Overview

1. Some Reflections on Nationalism

2. Introducing the Ideologies

3. The Mythological Roots of National Socialism

4. The Roots of Biological Racism

5. The Roots and Influence of the Conservatives

6. The Ideology of Adolf Hitler.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph