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The Holocaust: Anthropological possibilities and the dilemma of representation.

Authors :
Lewin, C. McC.
Source :
American Anthropologist. Mar1992, Vol. 94 Issue 1, p161. 5p.
Publication Year :
1992

Abstract

Discusses how the Holocaust persistently upsets familiar paradigms and hesitatingly complies with positivist assumptions that suggest an epistemological impasse in which meaning categories and suitable analogies appear out of reach. Anthropological possibilities; Texts and reality; Conclusion; More.

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Subjects :
*HOLOCAUST, 1939-1945

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00027294
Volume :
94
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Anthropologist
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9206012256
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1525/aa.1992.94.1.02a00100
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