Todorov book

rj rjackson at mail.usyd.edu.au
Wed Sep 22 15:37:00 CDT 1999


Paul Mackin wrote:

> > I'm sure the book is generally available
> > (and that as well as being received with respect in the academy it has
> > been quite widely-read in French and in English.)
> 
> Yes. The New York Times reviewed it back in '96. Those who are confused by
> the discussion so far should check into it at the web site. The reviewer
> clearly distinguishes the ways in which the equivalence notion about Nazi
> and Soviet camps makes sense and the ways in which it does not.
> 
> The Times has reversed its policy and old book reviews seem to be free
> again. No more of that nuisance $3 fee.
> 

Thanks Paul, and for the tip about the reopened *NYT* archives as well.
I'll check it out.

best



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