Emily-Jayne Stiles Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

This book examines the Holocaust exhibition that opened at the Imperial War Museum (IWM) in 2000, highlighting the complex debates surrounding its conception, design, and launch within a national museum in Britain. It delves into the process of memory-making by analyzing Holocaust photographs, material culture, and survivor testimonies, while applying theories of cultural memory to the national museum context. The exhibition is situated within the broader rise of Holocaust consciousness in the 1990s, shaping the understanding of Holocaust memory in Britain during that era and laying the groundwork for future national memory projects. The portrayal of the Holocaust emphasizes its significance in relation to Nazism and its implications for British identity. The book discusses the initial controversies over including a Holocaust gallery at the IWM and the acquisition of artifacts as tangible evidence of Nazi atrocities. This exploration reveals how the Holocaust reinforces a narrative of Britain that often sidesteps critical self-examination, even as it raises challenging questions. Various elements of the display are woven together to present a multifaceted narrative of the Holocaust as conveyed by national museums in Britain. The chapters cover topics such as the establishment of the exhibition, the role of photographs, objects, testimony, and education, culminating in a discussion on reshaping Holocaust memory in the national