Mary Barra's quest to move GM to a manufacturer of electric cars has captured the attention of automobile aficionados, green-business advocates, and leaders of all types who have to admire Mary's toughness in moving forward despite the overwhelming obstacles in her path.
This is the most comprehensive analysis to date of Nazi film propaganda in its political, social, and economic contexts, from the pre-war cinema as it fell under the control of the Propaganda Minister, Joseph Goebbels, through to the end of the Second World War. David Welch studies more than one hundred films of all types, identifying those aspects of Nazi ideology that were concealed in the framework of popular entertainment.
The Hitler Conspiracies examines the intrigues and "backstairs" deals that allowed Hitler and the Nazi Party to gain power in Germany in 1933, and the often bloody political infighting that ensued following National Socialism's consolidation of power, such as the "Night of the Long Knives" in 1934. However, though Hitler strove to create a wholly centralized state, he did not silence all opposition. In Nazi Germany there where some Germans - members of the pre-Hitler elite, religious leaders, students and workers - who were willing to conspire against the regime. The Hitler Conspiracies covers all these anti-Nazi movements in full, thus building into a thought-provoking volume on the rise of the Nazis and the opposition to Hitler's tyrannical regime.
This work re-appraises one of the most closely studied issues in European history-the appeal of the Nazi party and analyses the reasons behind the remarkable and sustained success of National Socialism in Germany. David Welch challenges previously held assumptions about the effectiveness of Nazi Propaganda, summarizes the major current debates and argues that in order to be successful, propaganda must preach to the partially converted.This second edition brings the book up to date with a revised introduction and postscript to reflect the historiographical debates of the 1990s. It includes new material on many topics such as the medium of radio, the "Hitler myth" and racial purity.
As Philip Taylor has written, 'The challenge (of the modern information age) is to ensure that no single propaganda source gains monopoly over the information and images that shape our thoughts. If this happens, the war propagandists will be back in business again.'Propaganda came of age in the Twentieth Century. The development of mass-and multi-media offered a fertile ground for propaganda while global conflict provided the impetus needed for its growth. Propaganda has however become a portmanteau word, which can be interpreted in a number of different ways. What are the characteristic features of propaganda, and how can it be defined?The distinguished contributors to this book trace the development of techniques of 'opinion management' from the First World War to the current conflict in Afghanistan. They reveal how state leaders and spin-doctors operating at the behest of the state, sought to shape popular attitudes--at home and overseas--endeavouring to harness new media with the objective of winning hearts and minds. The book provides compelling evidence of how the study and practice of propaganda today is shaped by its history.
Covering the transformative period from 1871 to 2000, this collection features a curated selection of documents organized by thematic topics. Each section is supported by a clear historical context and a chronological chart, enhancing the reader's understanding of pivotal events. The second edition updates the content to reflect significant themes in European history, making it a valuable resource for those studying the complexities and developments of modern Europe.
Can national socialism be called Hitlerism? This introductory survey seeks to locate Hitler's role in the Third Reich and Nazism, and his part in bringing about the Second World War in an unambiguous way.
The book explores the enduring appeal of the Nazi party in Germany, re-evaluating the effectiveness of its propaganda. David Welch challenges existing beliefs about how propaganda influenced public opinion and emphasizes that successful messaging often targets those who are already somewhat receptive to its ideas. By summarizing key debates on this topic, the work provides a nuanced understanding of National Socialism's rise and the complex dynamics of political persuasion in historical contexts.
Lance Spangler grew up in a rural town inAlabama. Diversity was an ugly word causinghim to recede from mankind and life. Taken byhis family to a foreign country as a missionaryfurthered the distance between his knownworld and aided in alienating the realm whichcannot be seen. Severe trauma was to bringhis life to an end until his father came to himoffering a journey he had long since felt wasimprobable. A "fishing trip" can mean little tomany but actually saved this writer's life. Thisis a story where hate is revered and justifiedand where the heartfelt statement "Te quieroi te amo" can mean the difference between lifeand death. This is a love story between oneman and his father.