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Die Anhörung : Wolfgang Schnurs Doppelleben als Stasi-Spitzel und Anwalt politisch Verfolgter (mit DVD).
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Haase, Jürgen.
- Series:
- Forum Psychosozial
- Language:
- German
- Subjects (All):
- Betrayal.
- Lawyers.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (103 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- Gießen : Psychosozial Verlag, 2019.
- Summary:
- This book explores the complex and controversial life of Wolfgang Schnur, a prominent East German lawyer who led a double life as both a legal defender of politically persecuted individuals and an informant for the Stasi, the secret police of the German Democratic Republic (GDR). Through detailed accounts and personal reflections, the book examines Schnur's motivations, his relationships with clients, and the broader political and social context of East Germany during the Cold War. It delves into themes of betrayal, loyalty, and personal ambition, shedding light on the moral ambiguities and psychological struggles of a man torn between opposing roles. The narrative provides insight into the impact of Schnur's actions on his clients and the eventual unraveling of his career following revelations of his Stasi involvement. The book is aimed at readers interested in Cold War history, East German politics, and the ethical dilemmas faced by individuals under totalitarian regimes. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Inhalt
- Einführung
- Vita
- Prolog
- Die Anhörung - Der Preis des Verrats
- Epilog.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Haase, Jürgen Die Anhörung
- ISBN:
- 3-8379-7653-X
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