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Accusatory Practices : Denunciation in Modern European History, 1789-1989 (Studies in European History from the Journal of Modern History)
Accusatory Practices Denunciation in Modern European History 17891989 - Studies in European History from the Journal of Modern History "Produced by religious intolerance, political fanaticism, or social resentment, denunciation is a modern democratic practice too long neglected by historians. This fascinating book, written by excellent specialists, establishes a first inventory of this practice, leading the reader through the revolutionary and counter-revolutionary cultures of ... more »the last two centuries."--Francois Furet
"This is a fascinating and highly original exploration of a familiar, though poorly understood, phenomenon of modern societies in general and totalitarian systems in particular. From the French Revolution to the NKVD, Gestapo, and Stasi, denunciation is analyzed both as a function of political surveillance and as deeply rooted in the social practices of community and the workplace. The book represents a refreshing amalgam of deeply archival research and theoretical rigor."--Norman M. Naimark, Stanford University« less