Unarmed Against Hitler Civilian Resistance in Europe, 1939-1943

Name: Unarmed Against Hitler Civilian Resistance in Europe, 1939-1943
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ISBN: 9780275939601

ISBN-10: 027593960X

ISBN-13: 9780275939601

Edition: 1993

Authors: Jacques Semelin

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Resistance in German-occupied Europe is generally understood as insurrectional violence. However, as soon as the war broke out, thousands of people engaged in civil disobedience---manifested through strikes, demonstrations, and the activities of medical organizations, courts of law, and churches. Jacques Semelin gathers evidence for the untold story of a movement that took place in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway, and Denmark as well as Poland, Czechoslovakia, Romania, and Germany itself. A widespread campaign contested authority and paved the way for later armed resistance and the eventual defeat of the Nazis. This study goes beyond historical interest. It is ethical in scope and…

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List price: $85.00
Copyright year: 1993
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, LLC
Publication date: 6/21/1993
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 216
Size: 6.14" wide x 9.21" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.056
Language: English

Jacques Semelin is professor of political science and research director at CERI-CNRS in Paris. After having studied civil resistance within Nazi Europe, he developed comparative genocide research and is now exploring processes of reconciliation and prevention. His previously published book in English is Unarmed Against Hitler: Civil Resistance in Europe, 1939-1943, and he is founder of the Online Encyclopedia of Mass Violence.



The Main Traits of the Nazi Occupation in Europe Which "Resistance"


The Complexities of Noncooperation


The Question of Legitimacy Elements of Social Cohesion


The Role of Opinion Civilian Resistance Agains Repression Civilian Resistance to Genocide Which Role for Which Results?


Conclusion :The New Field of Civilian-Based Defense Strategies


Appendix: Elements of Methodology: List of Examples Studies


Index