POL 150C1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Autarky, German Nationalism, World View
14 Nov 2014
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Pol 150- politics of happiness - lecture 13: german nationalism day 3. Tyranny & the nazi german case; critical questions: Atomization of society; central state involved in high politics & low politics . Hitler"s maneuverings (no single base; various independent bases). Context of political anomie, frustration, and escapism. Growing public support (% voting for nazis & number of reichstag seats for. 88. 7% turnout the people voted hitler. In march-april 1932 presidential election, hitler secures 37% of vote versus hindenburg (and becomes logical candidate to be chancellor) Hitler is appointed chancellor jan. 30, 1933. Articulated by hitler as early as july 1921. Key components; the leader as an authority: the leader and the country are one. Foundations of political authority (according to hitler): Unify the community erase divisions; restore security & normality. Replace democratic liberalism with principled, firm leadership; capture control of bureaucracy. Military buildup; public works; deficit spending; autarky; national state capitalism.
