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Studies in Central European Histories, Emil J. Gumbel: Weimar German Pacifist and Professor (Royal Historical Society Studies in History Series)

by Arthur David Brenner

Studies in Central European Histories, Emil J. Gumbel: Weimar German Pacifist and Professor (Royal Historical Society Studies in History Series) Cover

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Publisher Comments:

Emil J. Gumbel (1891-1966) began his career simply as a professor of mathematical statistics in Heidelberg, but he is most remembered as a political activist militantly advocating for pacifism during the complicated and volatile times of the Weimar Republic in Germany. As a Jew with left-wing socialist and democratic sensibilities, he was exiled to France and later America. Ironically, the same writings on political terror and politicized justice in Nazi Germany that caused his ostracization saved his life. A courageous man, Gumbel spoke out passionately against the Nazis and came to symbolize a "one-man party" at the centre of controversy in German academia. His intellectual and moral vigour never waned, and despite his significant scientific contributions, it is his legacy of political ideology that endures for later generations to learn from. This biography chronicles the public life of a man not entirely part of the political or the academic world, but who has earned his place in history nonetheless.

Synopsis:

This biography chronicles the life of professor Emil J. Gumbel (1891-1966) one of Weimar Germany's foremost left-wing intellectuals. A pacifist, socialist, and human rights activist, Gumbel is best remembered for his exposes on political violence and politicized justice in Nazi Germany. A "one-man party," at the center of the most acrimonious political battle in Weimar academia, Gumbel stood alone among his peers courageously speaking out against the Nazis.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780391041011
Subtitle:
Weimar German Pacifist and Professor
Author:
Brenner, Arthur David
Publisher:
Brill Academic Publishers
Location:
Boston
Subject:
General
Subject:
Germany
Subject:
Pacifists
Subject:
Socialists
Subject:
Mathematicians
Subject:
Interior Design - General
Subject:
Europe - Germany
Subject:
Political
Subject:
Educators
Subject:
Germany Politics and government 1933-1945.
Subject:
Germany Politics and government 1918-1933.
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series:
Studies in Central European Histories
Series Volume:
no. 32
Publication Date:
June 2001
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
227
Dimensions:
9.38x6.26x.91 in. .99 lbs.
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