Thinking Beyond The Führer: The Ideological and Structural Evolution of National Socialism, 1919-1934 (original) (raw)
Much of the discussion of German National Socialism has historically focused on of Adolf Hitler as the architect of the Nazi state. While recognizing Hitler's central role in the development of National Socialism, this thesis contends that he was not a lone actor. Much of the ideological and structural development National Socialism was driven by senior individuals within the party who were able to leverage their influence to institutionalize personal variants of National Socialism within broader party ideology. To explore the role of other ideologues for helping me examine this subject matter of this thesis though the complimentary lens of political science and for opening potential new professional and academic pathways to me in the process. I would also like to extend my gratitude to the recently retired Dr. Cheryl Riggs, one of the most rigorous, thorough, and thought-provoking professors with whom I have ever had the honor to study. Further, I wish to express my thanks to program coordinator Dr. Jose Muñoz, and the faculty of the Masters in Social Science and Globalization Program at California State University San Bernardino for creating a truly interdisciplinary academic program from which I have tremendously benefited. Finally, I would like to express my eternal gratitude to my family for their thoughtful critique and support throughout a lengthy research and writing process. Without your support, this thesis could not have been completed. v TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT .
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