The Architecture of Oppression: The SS, Forced Labor and the Nazi Monumental Building Economy (Architext) [Paperback]

Paul B. Jaskot (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415223415 | ISBN-13: 978-0415223416 | Publication Date: December 24, 1999

This book re-evaluates the architectural history of Nazi Germany and looks at the development of the forced-labour concentration camp system. Through an analysis of such major Nazi building projects as the Nuremberg Party Rally Grounds and the rebuilding of Berlin, Jaskot ties together the development of the German building economy, state architectural goals and the rise of the SS as a political and economic force. As a result, The Architecture of Oppression contributes to our understanding of the conjunction of culture and politics in the Nazi period as well as the agency of architects and SS administrators in enabling this process.

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Mentioned in a publication of The Architectural Review,.
June 2001

About the Author

Paul B. Jaskot is Assistant Professor in the department of Art and Art History at DePaul University in Chicago. His work focuses on the relationship between culture and politics in modern European Art and Architecture.

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Routledge (December 24, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415223415
• ISBN-13: 978-0415223416
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Will become the standard work, August 23, 2001

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This review is from: The Architecture of Oppression: The SS, Forced Labor and the Nazi Monumental Building Economy (Architext) (Paperback)

The Architecture of Oppression has all the hallmarks of Jaskot's articles: brilliant writing, impecable scholarship and surprising wit. It is likely to become the standard work in the field, and would also make an excellent primer on fascist architecture for the general reader.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Will become the standard work, August 23, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Architecture of Oppression: The SS, Forced Labor and the Nazi Monumental Building Economy (Architext) (Paperback)

The Architecture of Oppression has all the hallmarks of Jaskot's articles: brilliant writing, impecable scholarship and surprising wit. It is likely to become the standard work in the field, and would also make an excellent primer on fascist architecture for the general reader.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ARCHITCTURE OF THE REICH, October 1, 2006

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This review is from: The Architecture of Oppression: The SS, Forced Labor and the Nazi Monumental Building Economy (Architext) (Paperback)

Really a fascinating book on the architecture of Hilter's so called Third Reich. German engineering and work ethic is legendary and even when used for evil, it is effective. This book give a chilling recount of the era of the Reich and you get a feel for the cold, but elegant architecture of Speer, the Reich's chief architect, it is amazing all that got built in such a short time, but what's really fascinating is what was planned, but never realized. Most of the Reich's building were destroyed during the war, but one that does still exist that gives a real feel for the architecture of the Reich is the Olympic Stadium, it is odd to think that this space that was used as a rallying cry for all German's to conquer the world, is today used for Soccer games and the World Cup, personally I think it should have gone the way of the Chancellery, but alas I was not asked, imagine that.