Naked Germany: Health, Race and the Nation [Paperback]

Chad Ross (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 27, 2005

What is the connection between nudism and Nazism? From its origins in nineteenth-century Germany, nudism was conceived and practiced as a means by which the German race could reform itself into a racially purer people. The nudist formula for regeneration was first to create healthy Germans by curing and preventing disease and moral hypocrisy through heavy doses of nudity, sunlight and air. The now healthy and beautiful Germans could then begin to replenish their national stock, ultimately breeding a racially pure and natural Volk. Nudist ideology was a potent combination of Darwinism, "folk" nationalism, and nature therapy--all deeply rooted in racial theory and designed to transform Germany into a nudist, racial utopia. In considering this often-overlooked aspect of German culture, the author sheds new light on the popularity of Nazi theories of racial hygiene and the history of the body.

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About the Author

Chad Ross is at the University of Missouri, Columbia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Berg Publishers (January 27, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1859738664
• ISBN-13: 978-1859738665
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,062,415 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Interestin book, August 22, 2010

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This review is from: Naked Germany: Health, Race and the Nation (Paperback)

I wanted to read this book because the author was pne of my professors and I really enjoyed all his classes. This book is interesting to read and has a lot of information that most people are not aware off pertaining to the nudist movement. The involvement of Hitler and Nazi Germany in the movement helped clear up some of the ideas Hitler had for Germany. Great book, an easy and interesting read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Read!, April 17, 2004

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Dianna L Mikulecky (Lubbock, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Naked Germany: Health, Race and the Nation (Hardcover)

An expose on exposure. Worth every penny. A must read for anyone searching for the genesis of how one group could create science and myth in a desperate grab for superiority.