Arvid Brodersen
Encyclopedia
Arvid Brodersen was a Norwegian sociologist
, a dr. philos. from the University of Berlin, a UNESCO
leader and later a professor at the New School for Social Research in New York City. During World War II
he was a member of the Norwegian resistance movement
, and is known for establishing a communication channel to central Wehrmacht
officers.
Sociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
, a dr. philos. from the University of Berlin, a UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
leader and later a professor at the New School for Social Research in New York City. During World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
he was a member of the Norwegian resistance movement
Norwegian resistance movement
The Norwegian resistance to the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany began after Operation Weserübung in 1940 and ended in 1945. It took several forms:...
, and is known for establishing a communication channel to central Wehrmacht
Wehrmacht
The Wehrmacht – from , to defend and , the might/power) were the unified armed forces of Nazi Germany from 1935 to 1945. It consisted of the Heer , the Kriegsmarine and the Luftwaffe .-Origin and use of the term:...
officers.