Historian Dan Diner Turns 80: Coined 'Civilizational Rupture' for Holocaust
Dan Diner, the German-Israeli historian who coined the term 'Zivilisationsbruch' (civilizational rupture) for the Holocaust, celebrates his 80th birthday. A pioneer of universal history, Diner's work has profoundly shaped Holocaust studies and modern historiography. The congratulatory note comes from Norbert Frei, published in Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Key facts
- Dan Diner turns 80 years old.
- He coined the term 'Zivilisationsbruch' for the Holocaust.
- He was among the first to think of history universally.
- The congratulatory article is written by Norbert Frei.
- The article was published in Süddeutsche Zeitung.
- Diner is a German-Israeli historian.
Entities
Artists
- Dan Diner
Institutions
- Süddeutsche Zeitung
Locations
- Germany
- Israel