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Hannah Arendt (14 October 1906 – 4 December 1975), German-American philosopher and political theorist, was the first to argue that there were continuities between the age of European imperialism and the age of fascism in Europe. In her pivotal work The Origins of Totalitarianism (1951), she established that theories of race, notions of racial and cultural superiority, and the right of ‘superior races’ to expand territorially were themes that connected the white settler colonies, the other imperial possessions, and the fascist ideologies of post-Great War Europe.
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Making Connections: Reflections on Writing Towards a Collaborative Memory
Sara Jones, University of Birmingham
The idea for Towards a Collaborative Memory came when I was researching my last book on memories of the East German Stasi. I was reading press releases from the Stasi Prison Memorial at Berlin Hohenschönhausen and came across one in which the then Director of the Memorial used a visit to memorials in the Czech Republic to criticise German memory culture. I had spent a long time researching memorials in Germany – especially Hohenschönhausen – but had never really considered how they collaborated with partners in other countries and how they might use those collaborations to further their own politics of memory.
Continue reading “Making Connections: Reflections on Writing Towards a Collaborative Memory”Celebrating Earth Day
Celebrated April 22nd, Earth Day marks the anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Earth Day 1970 capitalized on the emerging consciousness, channeling the energy of the anti-war protest movement and putting environmental concerns front and center. For this year’s theme and more information visit www.earthday.org.
In joining the celebration, Berghahn Books is pleased to offer a selection of our Open Access titles on Environmental Studies. Berghahn Journals is also offering full access to Nature and Culture and the back issues of our two open access journals, Environment and Society & Regions and Cohesion, until May 6, 2024. See below for details.
Continue reading “Celebrating Earth Day”International Day of Forests
Happy International Day of Forests! Yearly on March 21st the United Nations promotes education and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. “Healthy forests mean healthy, resilient communities and prosperous economies.” For more information visit un.org.
Berghahn is pleased to offer a selection of relevant books and journal articles from our Environmental Studies below.
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We are delighted to present a list of our History bestsellers in honor of the American Historical Association’s 2020 – 2021 Virtual Conference. Visit our Virtual AHA Booth for special opportunities for discounts and engagements.
Continue reading “Berghahn’s Best-selling Books in History”Editors’ Picks: Recommended reading from the Berghahn Editorial Team
Our editors have put together a list of recommendations per our updated subject categories. Bundle any of these eBooks together at a discounted price by using coupon code 2020EOY through our website. See details about this offer below.
Continue reading “Editors’ Picks: Recommended reading from the Berghahn Editorial Team”German Language Day
German Language Day occurs every 12 September, commemorating the language of many of the world’s renowned artists and thinkers. To encourage the speaking of German across the globe, this commemorative day was created in 2001. It is observed every second Saturday in September.
August Simulated Shelves
We are delighted to share the following new releases in Anthropology, History, and Mobility Studies as well as titles new in paperback this month.
Continue reading “August Simulated Shelves”In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe
Today marks the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, commemorating the conclusion of World War II. On May 8, 1945, the Allies formally accepted Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender, marking the end of the war on the European continent.
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Each year, Earth Day — April 22 — marks the anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Earth Day 1970 capitalized on the emerging consciousness, channeling the energy of the anti-war protest movement and putting environmental concerns front and center. The very first Earth day celebration brought 20 million Americans to the streets to peacefully demonstrate for environmental protection. For more information visit www.earthday.org.
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