MEKK-member Bjørn Westile’s new book is entitled “The Norwegian hate against the Jews” (Det norske jødehatet) and discusses the propaganda and Norwegian press during the German occupation of Norway during World War 2.
As much of Bjørn Westlie’s research also this book has an impact on the Norwegian public sphere. Aftenposten, one of the most widely circulated newspapers in Norway, was one of the 114 newspapers that continued publishing during the German occupation. In today’s editorial Aftenposten discusses Bjørn’s forthcoming book under the powerful title “When Aftenposten failed”.
The book will be launched in Oslo 14th of October at the Nasjonalbiblioteket. More information here