Auschwitz en héritage? : d'un bon usage de la mémoire ; suivi de, Brève histoire de la destruction des juifs d'Europe

Clarifies the need of postwar generations to remember the Holocaust in order to prevent its repetition. Underscores the role of the bureaucratic political machine in his analysis of the banality of evil. Contends that the emphasis on the need for commemoration should be complemented by a historical study of the events that culminated in the genocide of millions. Pp. 55-77, "Enseigner quoi?", examines the role that an organized curriculum can play in viewing Auschwitz as a symbol of systematic destruction. Pp. 155-181 contain a brief history of the Holocaust. Includes bibliographical references (pages 204-206). 205, [3] pages : illustrations ; 15 cm.