What is of interest to me is this meticulous analysis of a book written by Albrecht Speer, a close associate of Adolf Hitler. How does a young, upper middle class architect who is at the cusp of making decisions on his future find such a mentor and adopt his views. Speer becomes an integral part of Hitler's power structure and rose to second in command, to making decisions on World War II policy, to building monumental structures in praise of naziism, and to participate in a horrendous atrocities program.
Crawford's analysis provides insight into the politics of the Hitler administration and on seasoned political fighters such as Heinrich Himmler, Herman Goering, Rudolph Hess, and even Eva Braun. It is especially helpful in analyzing the maneuverings of his inner circle. Although Speer played an important role in support of Germany's war effort and the atrocities, he pleaded not guilty of the latter which involved millions of lives.
Analysis of the progression and motivation of identity transformation has usually focused on academic and clinical studies. Speer's book adds to the historic case studies that are especially
Identity and Transformation
What is of interest to me is this meticulous analysis of a book written by Albrecht Speer, a close associate of Adolf Hitler. How does a young, upper middle class architect who is at the cusp of making decisions on his future find such a mentor and adopt his views. Speer becomes an integral part of Hitler's power structure and rose to second in command, to making decisions on World War II policy, to building monumental structures in praise of naziism, and to participate in a horrendous atrocities program.
Crawford's analysis provides insight into the politics of the Hitler administration and on seasoned political fighters such as Heinrich Himmler, Herman Goering, Rudolph Hess, and even Eva Braun. It is especially helpful in analyzing the maneuverings of his inner circle. Although Speer played an important role in support of Germany's war effort and the atrocities, he pleaded not guilty of the latter which involved millions of lives.
Analysis of the progression and motivation of identity transformation has usually focused on academic and clinical studies. Speer's book adds to the historic case studies that are especially
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