| The Origins of Totalitarianism Contributor(s): Arendt, Hannah (Author), McCaddon, Wanda (Read by) |
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ISBN: 143320665X ISBN-13: 9781433206658 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $24.26 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: December 2007 Annotation: The book begins with the rise of Anti-Semitism in Central and Western Europe in the early and mid 19th century and continues with an examination of the New Imperialism period from 1884 to the outbreak of World War I. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Fascism & Totalitarianism - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
| Dewey: 320.53 |
| Physical Information: 1.94" H x 6.53" W x 5.9" (1.10 lbs) 20 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A recognized classic and definitive account of its subject, The Origins of Totalitarianism traces the emergence of modern racism as an "ideological weapon for imperialism," begining with the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe in the nineteenth century and continuing through the New Imperialism period from 1884 to World War I. In her analysis of the institutions and operations of totalitarian movements, Arendt focuses on the two genuine forms of totalitarian government in the twentieth century: Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia, which she adroitly recognizes as two sides of the same coin rather than opposing philosophies of the Right and Left. From this vantage point, she discusses the transformation of classes into masses, the role of propaganda, and the use of terror essential to this form of government. In her brilliant concluding chapter, she discusses the nature of individual isolation and loneliness as preconditions for total domination. |
Contributor Bio(s): Arendt, Hannah: - Hannah Arendt (1906-1975) was born in Hanover, Germany, fled to Paris in 1933, and came to the United States after the outbreak of World War II. She was editorial director of Schocken Books from 1946 to 1948. She taught at Berkeley, Princeton, the University of Chicago, and the New School for Social Research. McCaddon, Wanda: -Wanda McCaddon (a.k.a. Nadia May or Donada Peters) has narrated well over six hundred titles for major audiobook publishers, has earned numerous Earphones Awards, and was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine. |