Die Vermittlung des Unbegreiflichen : Darstellungen des Holocaust im Museum

Examines the museum-specific and didactic methods used for conveying the crimes of the Holocaust in Britain and in Germany, based on a study of the Imperial War Museum (IWM) in London and the Deutsches Historisches Museum (DHM) in Berlin. Focuses on the "Holocaust Exhibition", which opened at the IWM in 2000, and the exhibition "Holocaust - Der Nationalsozialistische Völkermord und die Motive seine Erinnerung", which opened at the DHM in 2012. Compares to what degree they emphasize national or European perspectives in their views of the Holocaust. Contends that although Britain's and Germany's historical starting points differ greatly, the countries are guided partly by the same intentions, goals, and methods when transmitting the history of the Holocaust. In both countries, Holocaust education in schools and museums focus not only on conveying historical facts, but also on raising awareness of contemporary social problems, such as tyranny, totalitarianism, and discrimination. Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--Universität Bayreuth, 2011. 371 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm