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The Swastika: Symbol Beyond Redemption?

The mysteries and misunderstandings of the symbol of the swastika are explained in this book. It analyzes the swastika's pre-Nazi religious and commercial uses (in all of its varied permutations), the Nazi appropriation and misuse of the form, and its contemporary applications as both a racist and an apolitical icon.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 167 pages

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