Of one and a half million surviving photographs related to Nazi concentration camps; only four depict the actual process of mass killing perpetrated at the gas chambers. Images in Spite of All reveals that these rare photos of Auschwitz; taken clandestinely by one of the Jewish prisoners forced to help carry out the atrocities there; were made as a potent act of resistance. Available today because they were smuggled out of the camp and into the hands of Polish resistance fighters; the photographs show a group of naked women being herded into the gas chambers and the cremation of corpses that have just been pulled out. Georges Didi-Huberman’s relentless consideration of these harrowing scenes demonstrates how Holocaust testimony can shift from texts and imaginations to irrefutable images that attempt to speak the unspeakable. Including a powerful response to those who have criticized his interest in these images as voyeuristic; Didi-Huberman’s eloquent reflections constitute an invaluable contribution to debates over the representability of the Holocaust and the status of archival photographs in an image-saturated world.
#34597 in Books 2016-01-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.60 x 1.10 x 8.40l; #File Name: 0205994369576 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Very Good TextbookBy ArdenI was required to take American History as part of my degree. I am 64 years old; and it has been almost 50 years since my last US history course. I am enjoying this textbook. It offers different visions of events in history; discussing various interpretations of events. It is understandable and moves along quickly. There are lots of pictures. The Kindle version does not contain an access code for the online content; and I purchased it at the Pearson website; as my course required it. I am happy I can carry the book on my Kindle. I am taking my course online and I appreciate being able to take the book anywhere.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A little disappointedBy Thelma MooreThe only reason I gave this 3 stars is because some of the pages weren't cut correctly. Then they were folded into the book. The book was brand new; but I was still upset that they weren't cut perfectly.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great valueBy RainyVery interesting and informative book. The book was gently used without any markings and the price was great; compared to the college bookstore.
