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This second expanded and updated edition from Fischel (history, emeritus, Millersville Univ.; humanities, visiting, Messiah Coll.) offers an updated chronology, an introductory essay, and over 400 cross-referenced entries. A useful and accessible work, the volume provides a concise presentation of the concepts, individuals (both Jewish and non-Jewish), and events that occurred in, impacted, and were impacted by the Holocaust. Written for nonspecialists, the narrative introduction provides a historic context for the materials and information presented in the alphabetically arranged entries. Whether accessed for brief information or as a jumping-off point for further research, it will impart knowledge from a wide range of areas related to the Holocaust. The bibliography itself makes this work worthwhile for a scholarly or research collection, presenting materials organized into 40 different types and topics. High school students and advanced middle-school students will also benefit from the brief yet informative entries presented in an approachable manner. BOTTOM LINE This work is beneficial to any collection needing concise coverage of all aspects of the Holocaust that otherwise might only be found in large, scholarly works. * Library Journal * This volume will be extremely valuable to the college student researching the Holocaust, to any teacher or librarian, and even to the Holocaust scholar needing a quick reference source. More than 400 dictionary entries cover both historical and contemporary subjects, including people; events; places (countries, ghettos, concentration camps); documents; and thematic topics, such as Art and the Holocaust. Entries vary in length from one sentence to several pages. Headings appear in bold capitals, with alternate names in parentheses, where appropriate. References to other entries that appear within the text are also in bold;other cross-references appear as see and see also references at the end of an entry. This formatting allows easy access to related topics. One of the most interesting entries is Euphemisms, which describes some of the language used by the Nazis to disguise their true actions. Other features of the book include a list of acronyms and abbreviations, a chronology dating from 1879 (the coining of the term anti-Semitism) to 2009, a thorough introduction, and a few black-and-white photographs....The introduction provides readers with valuable historical background. An extensive bibliography includes books, articles, films, and websites. Public and academic libraries will want to have this volume available as part of their Holocaust collections. * Booklist * There are many in-depth books that have been written about the holocaust. What this dictionary does is to provide a broad overview of the development of the holocaust, the countries, places and people involved on all sides. Extensive lists of further reading and research give the reader a platform from which to examine these topics in more depth if they wish. This book would be useful for history, politics and sociology collections. * American Reference Books Annual *

This second expanded and updated edition from Fischel (history, emeritus, Millersville Univ.; humanities, visiting, Messiah Coll.) offers an updated chronology, an introductory essay, and over 400 cross-referenced entries. A useful and accessible work, the volume provides a concise presentation of the concepts, individuals (both Jewish and non-Jewish), and events that occurred in, impacted, and were impacted by the Holocaust. Written for nonspecialists, the narrative introduction provides a historic context for the materials and information presented in the alphabetically arranged entries. Whether accessed for brief information or as a jumping-off point for further research, it will impart knowledge from a wide range of areas related to the Holocaust. The bibliography itself makes this work worthwhile for a scholarly or research collection, presenting materials organized into 40 different types and topics. High school students and advanced middle-school students will also benefit from the brief yet informative entries presented in an approachable manner. BOTTOM LINE This work is beneficial to any collection needing concise coverage of all aspects of the Holocaust that otherwise might only be found in large, scholarly works. * Library Journal * This volume will be extremely valuable to the college student researching the Holocaust, to any teacher or librarian, and even to the Holocaust scholar needing a quick reference source. More than 400 dictionary entries cover both historical and contemporary subjects, including people; events; places (countries, ghettos, concentration camps); documents; and thematic topics, such as Art and the Holocaust. Entries vary in length from one sentence to several pages. Headings appear in bold capitals, with alternate names in parentheses, where appropriate. References to other entries that appear within the text are also in bold;other cross-references appear as see and see also references at the end of an entry. This formatting allows easy access to related topics. One of the most interesting entries is Euphemisms, which describes some of the language used by the Nazis to disguise their true actions. Other features of the book include a list of acronyms and abbreviations, a chronology dating from 1879 (the coining of the term anti-Semitism) to 2009, a thorough introduction, and a few black-and-white photographs....The introduction provides readers with valuable historical background. An extensive bibliography includes books, articles, films, and websites. Public and academic libraries will want to have this volume available as part of their Holocaust collections. * Booklist * There are many in-depth books that have been written about the holocaust. What this dictionary does is to provide a broad overview of the development of the holocaust, the countries, places and people involved on all sides. Extensive lists of further reading and research give the reader a platform from which to examine these topics in more depth if they wish. This book would be useful for history, politics and sociology collections. * Reference Reviews *

This second expanded and updated edition from Fischel (history, emeritus, Millersville Univ.; humanities, visiting, Messiah Coll.) offers an updated chronology, an introductory essay, and over 400 cross-referenced entries. A useful and accessible work, the volume provides a concise presentation of the concepts, individuals (both Jewish and non-Jewish), and events that occurred in, impacted, and were impacted by the Holocaust. Written for nonspecialists, the narrative introduction provides a historic context for the materials and information presented in the alphabetically arranged entries. Whether accessed for brief information or as a jumping-off point for further research, it will impart knowledge from a wide range of areas related to the Holocaust. The bibliography itself makes this work worthwhile for a scholarly or research collection, presenting materials organized into 40 different types and topics. High school students and advanced middle-school students will also benefit from the brief yet informative entries presented in an approachable manner. BOTTOM LINE This work is beneficial to any collection needing concise coverage of all aspects of the Holocaust that otherwise might only be found in large, scholarly works. Library Journal This volume will be extremely valuable to the college student researching the Holocaust, to any teacher or librarian, and even to the Holocaust scholar needing a quick reference source. More than 400 dictionary entries cover both historical and contemporary subjects, including people; events; places (countries, ghettos, concentration camps); documents; and thematic topics, such as Art and the Holocaust. Entries vary in length from one sentence to several pages. Headings appear in bold capitals, with alternate names in parentheses, where appropriate. References to other entries that appear within the text are also in bold;other cross-references appear as see and see also references at the end of an entry. This formatting allows easy access to related topics. One of the most interesting entries is Euphemisms, which describes some of the language used by the Nazis to disguise their true actions. Other features of the book include a list of acronyms and abbreviations, a chronology dating from 1879 (the coining of the term anti-Semitism) to 2009, a thorough introduction, and a few black-and-white photographs...The introduction provides readers with valuable historical background. An extensive bibliography includes books, articles, films, and websites. Public and academic libraries will want to have this volume available as part of their Holocaust collections. Booklist There are many in-depth books that have been written about the holocaust. What this dictionary does is to provide a broad overview of the development of the holocaust, the countries, places and people involved on all sides. Extensive lists of further reading and research give the reader a platform from which to examine these topics in more depth if they wish. This book would be useful for history, politics and sociology collections. Emerald Journal

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Jack R. Fischel is emeritus professor of history at Millersville University and visiting professor of the humanities at Messiah College.

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