Asperger's Children: The Origins of Autism in Nazi Vienna
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Book Overview
Hans Asperger, the pioneer of autism and Asperger syndrome in Nazi Vienna, has been celebrated for his compassionate defense of children with disabilities. But in this groundbreaking book, prize-winning historian Edith Sheffer exposes that Asperger was not only involved in the racial policies of Hitler's Third Reich, he was complicit in the murder of children. As the Nazi regime slaughtered millions across Europe during World War Two, it...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0393609642
ISBN13:9780393609646
Release Date:May 2018
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Length:320 Pages
Weight:1.37 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.4" x 9.4"
Customer Reviews
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An under-represented part of WWII
Published by dmertz , 4 years ago
There are many things the general population does not know about WWII and the Nazis, and the child euthanasia program is definitely one of them. The history of autism described in this book is very thorough, and not a "boring" read like some informational books can be. The explanation and examples of children coldly murdered by the nurses in the "hospitals" is haunting and heart-wrenching.
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