Postcards from Auschwitz

Holocaust tourism, including visits to sites like Auschwitz-Birkenau, plays a significant role in shaping collective memory and remembrance of the Holocaust. Contrary to perceptions that such tourism is commercial or superficial, it serves as a vital component in efforts to understand and remember this pivotal historical event. Daniel P. Reynolds' work reveals how tourism, influenced by Cold War politics, the 'memory boom' of the 1980s, and the fading eyewitness accounts, has evolved into a global phenomenon with diverse forms and interests. Through on-site explorations, contributions from Holocaust and tourism studies, and tourist observations, the study underscores the importance of tourism in challenging humanity's ideals and learning from the past.

Reynolds, D. P. (2020). Postcards from Auschwitz. https://doi.org/10.18574/nyu/9781479819997.001.0001