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Please join us as Critical Junctures, an International Studies lecture series, presents: "Antisemitism and the Return of Fascism," an invited talk by Dr. Richard Steigmann-Gall of Kent State University.  As far-right populist movements sweep across the West in opposition to liberal democracy and globalization, both the US and European societies have witnessed an uptick in antisemitism, xenophobic policies, and the growth of paramilitary organizations like the Proud Boys.   With charismatic leaders consolidating political power and armed supporters openly marching in the streets, observers are asking if we are witnessing the rise of a new type of fascism in the twenty-first century.  Dr. Steigmann-Gall, an historian of fascist politics in Germany and the US, will explore the meanings of fascism as an historical phenomenon in the US, define its most essential characteristics, and assess the debate as to whether fascism has returned.  

 

This talk will occur on Wednesday, December 9th at 5pm via Webex, with a question and answer session to follow.  Please register at shrader@rowan.edu to attend.

 

This event is co-sponsored by International Studies, the Rowan Center for the Study of Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights and Funded by a UISFL Grant from the U.S. Department of Education.  

 

Critical Junctures is a series of lectures offered by invited faculty on the most pressing contemporary issues.  The series aims to promote interest and awareness of international issues in the Rowan community and engage students and faculty in lively discussions.  

Richard Steigmann-Gall is Associate Professor of History at Kent State University, and served from 2004 to 2010 as Director of the Jewish Studies Program. He received his BA in 1989 and MA in 1992 from the University of Michigan, and his PhD in 1999 from the University of Toronto. His academic interests concern the cultural and religious dimensions of German National Socialism and the ideological origins of American fascism. His articles have appeared in the journals German History, Kirchliche Zeitgeschichte, Social History, Central European History, Totalitarian Movements and Political Religions, and The Journal of Contemporary History. His book, The Holy Reich: Nazi Conceptions of Christianity, 1919-1945, came out in 2003 through Cambridge University.​

Contact Information:

James H. Shrader
Department of History
Hollybush Institute Fellow
shrader@rowan.edu
215-510-9955