Anti-Semitism and the Left

The book explores whether charges of anti-Semitism in the Labour Party were justified and how a lack of leadership facilitated them. It also traces the roots of anti-Semitism on the Left, which can be uncomfortable for adherents of socialist icons such as Karl Marx, Keir Hardie, Ernest Bevin, John Burns, and George Bernard Shaw. The most virulent anti-Semitism has come from the Far Right, the British Establishment, the aristocracy, and home-grown bigots, but the Left has also been guilty of overlapping racism due to populist pursuit of power, bigotry, ignorance, or a twisted understanding of history and socialist ideals.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 15 January 2020
\n Publisher: Amberley Publishing
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Under Corbyn's leadership, the true essence of radical campaigning and genuine anti-racism has been distorted and perverted into a hateful cult characterized by an obnoxious sense of self-righteousness. Corbyn's associates, who are more than willing to engage in unscrupulous behavior whenever it suits their interests, have deluded themselves into believing that if they claim to stand with the oppressed and marginalized, they can justify any action. Anyone who disagrees with them is automatically labeled as siding with the imperialist, the wealthy bankers and hedge fund managers, the exploiters driven solely by greed and their pursuit of immense wealth. The widespread allegations of anti-Semitism within the Labour Party significantly hindered Jeremy Corbyn's chances of securing victory in the 2019 general election. In this insightful book, written by a seasoned political correspondent, the author delves into the question of whether these charges were warranted and to what extent they were facilitated by a lack of strong leadership. Furthermore, the book explores the historical roots of anti-Semitism on the Left, which may be unsettling for followers of socialist icons such as Karl Marx, Keir Hardie, Ernest Bevin, John Burns, and George Bernard Shaw. It is difficult to comprehend the persistence of anti-Semitism within the Left, particularly considering the significant contributions made by Jews to the establishment of both the British trade union movement and the Labour Party. It is undeniable that the horrors of the twentieth century, including the persecution and extermination camps, leave no room for doubt. Moreover, Zionism, which is often used as a dubious justification for anti-Semitism, was for decades embraced by the Left as a model for a socialist utopia. Ian Hernon, in his writings, emphasizes that while the Far Right, the British Establishment, the aristocracy, and domestic bigots of various classes have been responsible for the most virulent anti-Semitism in recent history, the Left cannot escape accountability for its role.

\n Weight: 582g\n
Dimension: 242 x 140 x 27 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781398102231\n \n