{"product_id":"antisemitism-a-reference-handbook-9781576072097","title":"Antisemitism: A Reference Handbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA survey of the historical, political, and sociological contexts of antisemitism in more than 50 countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAntisemitism: A Reference Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is the first reference work to present a global survey of antisemitism that goes beyond its history to reveal the roots and nature of antisemitism. Exploring how antisemitism has manifested itself in various countries from pre-Christian times to today's ongoing Palestinian Intifada, which has caused severe reactions in Arab and Muslim communities all over the world, this unique work traces the history of the hatred of Jews worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximately 20 biographical sketches profile advocates of antisemitism such as William Marr, who coined the term \"antisemitism,\" and opponents of antisemitism such as St. Anselm and Martin Luther King. In this serious yet accessible volume, students, scholars, government officials, and diplomats will discover the answers to such puzzling questions as \"What is antisemitism?\" and \"How does antisemitism relate to racism and to group prejudice in general?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed worldwide survey of antisemitism, covering every major country from Austria to Yemen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiographical sketches of influential antisemitic figures such as John Chrysostom, Father Charles Coughlin, and David Duke as well as individuals who fought against antisemitism such as Abraham Foxman, David Harris, and Martin Niemoller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a useful handbook that provides objective information. It will help readers understand antisemitism and gather data for research, databases, or personal use. Public, academic, school, and synagogue libraries will welcome it for their collections.\" - \u003ci\u003eAmerican Reference Books Annual\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Biographical sketches are followed by a country-by-country reference discussing both historical legacy and recent developments, making \u003ci\u003eAntisemitism\u003c\/i\u003e an excellent overview reference recommended for college-level and advanced high school collections alike.\" - \u003ci\u003eThe Midwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Chanes provides an exploration in depth of the historical, political, and sociological contexts of antisemitism from an international perspective. Recommended. All libraries.\" - \u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing Plc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770495598935,"sku":"9781576072097","price":53.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781576072097.jpg?v=1758725389","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/antisemitism-a-reference-handbook-9781576072097","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}