With an overview essay, timeline, reference entries, and annotated bibliography, this resource is a concise, one-stop reference on antisemitism in today's society.
Stretching back to biblical times, antisemitism is perhaps the world's oldest hatred of a group. It has manifested itself around the world, sometimes taking the form of superficially innocent jokes and at other times promoting such tragedies as the Holocaust. Far from disappeared, its continued existence in today's society is evidenced by vandalism of Jewish cemeteries and shootings at synagogues. This book explores the causes and consequences of contemporary antisemitism, placing this form of hatred in its historical, political, and social contexts.
An overview essay surveys the background and significance of antisemitism and provides historical context for discussions of contemporary topics. A timeline highlights key events related to antisemitism. Some 50 alphabetically arranged reference entries provide objective, fundamental information about people, events, and other topics related to antisemitism. These entries cite works for further reading and provide cross-references to related topics. An annotated bibliography cites and evaluates some of the most important resources on antisemitism suitable for student research.
By:
Steven Leonard Jacobs (University of Alabama USA)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: NIPPOD
Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9798765125090
Series: Religion in Politics and Society Today
Pages: 234
Publication Date: 30 May 2024
Audience:
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
,
College/higher education
,
Children's (6-12)
,
Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Alphabetical List of Entries, Topical List of Entries, Series Foreword, Preface, Overview, Chronology, A to Z, Annotated Bibliography, Index,
Steven Leonard Jacobs is professor of religious studies and holds the Aaron Aronov Endowed Chair of Judaic Studies in the department of religious studies at the University of Alabama.
