Between Occultism and Nazism: Anthroposophy and the Politics of Race in the Fascist Era

by Peter Staudenmaier

The relationship between Nazism and occultism has been an object of fascination and speculation for decades. Peter Staudenmaier's Between Occultism and Nazism provides a detailed historical examination centered on the anthroposophist movement founded by Rudolf Steiner. Its surprising findings reveal a remarkable level of Nazi support for Waldorf schools, biodynamic farming, and other anthroposophist initiatives, even as Nazi officials attempted...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004264078
• ISBN13: 9789004264076
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.4"