Hitler the Scientist : How Pseudo-Science and Anti-Semitism Shaped Hitler's Destiny.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pike, Andrew.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

National socialism and science.

Physics--History.

Physics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (242 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2024.

Summary:

This book explores the interplay between Adolf Hitler’s understanding of science, his education, and his anti-Semitic ideology, focusing on how these elements shaped Nazi policies and Germany’s scientific trajectory during his regime. It delves into the rise of 'Aryan physics,' the rejection of Jewish theoretical physics, and the Nazis' fixation on quantum mechanics as a gateway to new weaponry and ideological reaffirmation. The narrative examines Hitler's troubled academic background, his struggle with scientific concepts, and his reliance on myths and pseudo-scientific beliefs. Additionally, the book highlights the impact of Nazi propaganda, the influence of figures like Joseph Goebbels and Heinrich Himmler on scientific and technological pursuits, and the broader implications of Hitler's anti-intellectual stance on Germany's war efforts. Written for readers interested in the intersection of history, science, and ideology, the work provides an in-depth analysis of how anti-Semitism and pseudo-science hindered Germany's scientific potential during World War II. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Halftitle

Title

Copyright

Contents

Introduction

Chapter One: Missed Opportunities and the Mind of Hitler

Chapter Two: The Rise of Aryan Physics

Chapter Three: Educating Hitler

Chapter Four: Into the Labyrinth of the Beast

Chapter Five: From Phoo Bombs to Flying Discs

Chapter Six: Hitler’S Ashes

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ISBN:

9781399079785

1399079786

9781399079761

139907976X

OCLC:

1481785352