Description
Book SynopsisBrings together the viewpoints of protagonists in the Holocaust restitution drama, from lawyers and diplomats to Holocaust survivors and historians. This work examines the key aspects of Holocaust litigation, including claims involving bank assets, slave labor, insurance, and looted art.
Trade Review"Holocaust Restitution compiles a group of essays from leading authorities and participants in the Holocaust restitution movement. This book gathers different voices from across the Holocaust restitution movement and does an ex post facto review of the litigation. Holocaust Restitution presents an up-to-date analysis of the Holocaust restitution movement and presents the drama of Holocaust restitution from the perspective of almost all the major players, including plaintiff counsel, defense counsel, judges, diplomats, administrators, corporate defendants, and Jewish representatives. It also includes outside viewpoints from respected commentators, including historians, academics, and Holocaust survivors. It is remarkably comprehensive, does not shy away from controversy, and thoughtfully reflects on the Holocaust and its implications for future international human rights adjudication." * Stanford Journal of International Law *
"An invaluable text for students and scholars as well as a fascinating read for all those concerned with Holocaust and genocide issues in all disciplines and on behalf of all victims." -- Israel W. Charny,President, International Association of Genocide Scholars
"Bazyler and Alford have produced an essential tool for understanding the righteous struggle to win restitution for Holocaust victims and their heirs." -- Richard Z. Chesnoff,author of Pack of Thieves: How Hitler and Europe Plundered the Jews and Committed the Greatest Theft in History
"This excellent volume makes a significant contribution both to legal studies and to the history of the Holocaust. The editors deserve special praise for including chapters by Holocaust survivors, assuring that their often-forgotten voices are not lost within the great debate about Holocaust restitution." -- Marilyn J. Harran,Stern Chair in Holocaust History, Chapman University
"This unique collection is important in bringing together the perspectives of legal practitioners, activists, archivists and historians, negotiators, and survivors. It is remarkably comprehensive. . . . The editors have not shied away from controversy." -- David Cesarani,Research Professor in History, Royal Holloway, University of London
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Holocaust Restitution Timeline IntroductionPart I: OverviewPart II: The Bank Litigation Part III: The Slave Labor Litigation Part IV: The Insurance Litigation Part V: The Looted Art Litigation Part VI: The Litigation's Legacy About the Contributors Index About the Editors
