The Holocaust Industry by Norman G. Finkelstein

Authors who profess to be survivors of this historical event but, who turn out to be nothing more than fame seeking frauds. The second chapter, 'Hoaxers, Hucksters and History', explores authors of prize-winning books and memoirs on The Holocaust. Finkelstein carefully unpacks the role each of the various Jewish organisations play in capitalising The Holocaust and in doing so, exploiting Jewish suffering to benefit their modus operandi. The first, 'Capitalising The Holocaust', takes a closer look at how powerful and useful the memory of The Holocaust can be as part of political ideologies and propaganda particularly in the United States.

The Holocaust Industry comprises of three, well sourced and documented chapters. While the scandalous Swiss banks saga is the feature of this book, Finkelstein also deals with how the Holocaust has been capitalised, as a tool for political support. This second edition of The Holocaust Industry is a short 150 page read which documents the shocking cover-up of the blackmail of Swiss banks among other things. He seems to be an overseas version of South Africa's Carte Blanche team he is not afraid to ask all the uncomfortable questions and presents the evidence to support his findings through his extensive research and impeccable references.įinkelstein, a political science lecturer at the DePaul University in Chicago, attempts to provide a platform of information regarding The Holocaust which seems to have been swept under the carpet from the public. Finkelstein provides insight into issues regarding the Holocaust, which most authors would shy away from and asks all the hard hitting questions. The Holocaust Industry was hailed as the most controversial and provocative book of the year when initially published in 2000. The holocaust industry: reflections on the exploitation of Jewish Suffering

The Holocaust Industry by Norman G. Finkelstein