Antisemitism: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues (Ebook))

Antisemitism: A Reference Handbook 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.Approximately 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?" A survey of the historical, political, and sociological contexts of antisemitism in more than 50 countries.Antisemitism: A Reference Handbook 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.Approximately 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?' A Reference Handbook 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. Approximately 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?" Contents......Page 8 Preface......Page 14 Acknowledgments......Page 16 A Note on the Spelling and Usage of Antisemitism......Page 18 1 Introduction and Overview......Page 20 2 Historical Narrative and Chronology......Page 44 3 Biographical Sketches......Page 148 4 The State of Antisemitism: A Country-by-Country Survey......Page 178 5 Documents and Statistics......Page 248 6 Organizations......Page 292 7 Print and Nonprint Resources......Page 300 Glossary......Page 340 Index......Page 344 About the Author......Page 366 Provides An Introductory Essay; Biographies Of Activists, Legislators, And Advocates; A Chronology Of Events, Legislation, And Movements; A Directory Of Organizations; And A Listing Of Print And Nonprint Resources. Introduction And Overview -- Historical Narrative And Chronology -- Biographical Sketches -- The State Of Antisemitism: A Country-by-country Survey -- Documents And Statistics -- Organizations -- Print And Nonprint Resources -- Glossary. Jerome A. Chanes. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. A survey of the historical, political and sociological contexts of antisemitism in more than 50 countries. It includes biographical sketches of influential anti-semitic figures such as Robert Faurisson, as well as individuals who fought anti-semitism such as Alfred Dreyfus