Date of Award
2002
Degree Name
Sociology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Type of Degree
M.A.
Document Type
Thesis
First Advisor
Richard Garnett
Second Advisor
Julia Fox
Third Advisor
Karen Simpkins
Abstract
Utilizing symbolism and ritual, the most important factors leading to the rise of National Socialism in Germany are examined. The thesis delineates the general history of Germany up to the rise of Hitler and reviews several major historical works on the Nazi’s rise. It also examines the theoretical literature on symbolism and ritual before analyzing the Nazi’s use of symbolism and ritual in their ascension to and maintenance of power.
Subject(s)
National socialism.
Nazis - Symbolism.
Symbolism.
Ritualism.
Germany - History.
Recommended Citation
Holcomb, Stephanie M., "Symbolism and Ritual as used by the National Socialists" (2002). Theses, Dissertations and Capstones. 647.
https://mds.marshall.edu/etd/647
