Last Train to Auschwitz: The French National Railways and the Journey to Account

Description: Last Train to Auschwitz by Sarah Federman Grounded in history and case law, Last Train to Auschwitz traces the French National Railways (SNCF) journey toward accountability in France and the United States, culminating in a multimillion-dollar settlement paid by the French government on behalf of the railways. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the immediate decades after World War II, the French National Railways (SNCF) was celebrated for its acts of wartime heroism. However, recent debates and litigation have revealed the ways the SNCF worked as an accomplice to the Third Reich and was actively complicit in the deportation of 75,000 Jews and other civilians to death camps. Sarah Federman delves into the interconnected roles—perpetrator, victim, and hero—the company took on during the harrowing years of the Holocaust. Grounded in history and case law, Last Train to Auschwitz traces the SNCFs journey toward accountability in France and the United States, culminating in a multimillion-dollar settlement paid by the French government on behalf of the railways.The poignant and informative testimonies of survivors illuminate the long-term effects of the railroads impact on individuals, leading the company to make overdue amends. In a time when corporations are increasingly granted the same rights as people, Federmans detailed account demonstrates the obligations businesses have to atone for aiding and abetting governments in committing atrocities. This volume highlights the necessity of corporate integrity and will be essential reading for those called to engage in the difficult work of responding to past harms. Author Biography Sarah Federman is an assistant professor of negotiation and conflict management at the University of Baltimore. Review "An exceptionally thought-provoking book. . . . Last Train to Auschwitz deserves a place in the library of any student of the Holocaust and, for that matter, any student of law who has ever thought deeply about crime, punishment and, most especially, justice."--Martyrdom & Resistance"Exhaustively researched and fluidly written, the book takes a hard look at these varying roles the SNCF played during the conflict."--The San Diego Union-Tribune"Last Train to Auschwitz is one of the best books Ive read on transitional justice, accountability, and the figure of the victim after periods of mass violence. The research is original, the organization of the book is clear, and the writing is elegant and engaging."--Ronen Steinberg, Department of History, Michigan State University"An excellent, well-written, original contribution to a growing field of business and human rights. Last Train to Auschwitz engagingly weaves together victims narratives and historical and legal archives to provide a compelling contribution to the study of corporate accountability and transitional justice."--Leigh Payne, University of Oxford"The authors analysis admirably combines scholarly scrupulousness with moral insight as she documents the personal stories of some who survived the Holocaust and others who did not. A rare book that ably combines historical edification with a moving narrative."--Kirkus Reviews Review Quote "The authors analysis admirably combines scholarly scrupulousness with moral insight as she documents the personal stories of some who survived the Holocaust and others who did not. A rare book that ably combines historical edification with a moving narrative."-- Kirkus Reviews Description for Bookstore In the immediate decades after World War II, the French National Railways (SNCF) was celebrated for its acts of wartime heroism. However, recent debates and litigation have revealed the ways the SNCF worked as an accomplice to the Third Reich and was actively complicit in the deportation of 75,000 Jews and other civilians to death camps. Sarah Federman delves into the interconnected roles--perpetrator, victim, and hero--the company took on during the harrowing years of the Holocaust. Grounded in history and case law, Last Train to Auschwitz traces the SNCFs journey toward accountability in France and the United States, culminating in a multimillion-dollar settlement paid by the French government on behalf of the railways.The poignant and informative testimonies of survivors illuminate the long-term effects of the railroads impact on individuals, leading the company to make overdue amends. In a time when corporations are increasingly granted the same rights as people, Federmans detailed account demonstrates the obligations businesses have to atone for aiding and abetting governments in committing atrocities. This volume highlights the necessity of corporate integrity and will be essential reading for those called to engage in the difficult work of responding to past harms. Details ISBN0299331741 Author Sarah Federman Short Title Last Train to Auschwitz Pages 326 Publisher University of Wisconsin Press Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 0299331741 ISBN-13 9780299331740 Format Paperback Subtitle The French National Railways and the Journey to Accountability Imprint University of Wisconsin Press Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Wisconsin AU Release Date 2022-06-21 NZ Release Date 2022-06-21 UK Release Date 2022-06-21 Illustrations 15 b-&w illus, 9 tables Publication Date 2022-06-30 DEWEY 940.531813 Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2022-06-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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