Daniel Goldhagen
Political Scientist and Author
A political scientist and author focused on the Holocaust and German history. Wrote 'Hitler's Willing Executioners', which argues that ordinary Germans were complicit in the Holocaust due to deeply ingrained anti-Semitic attitudes. The work sparked considerable debate and controversy within historical and academic circles. Held academic positions at numerous institutions and contributed to discussions on genocide and human rights.
Authored 'Hitler's Willing Executioners'
Published several works on genocide
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