Blaming the Jews: Politics and Delusion

Bernard Harrison's book "Blaming the Jews" explores the resurgence of antisemitism in Western countries and its impact on Jews and non-Jews alike. He argues that antisemitism is not just a personal hostility but a cultural phenomenon that can be damaging to society. Harrison calls for vigilance in exposing the delusions of antisemitism and its consequences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 504 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2020
Publisher: Indiana University Press

Western countries have witnessed a surge in antisemitic material in social media and attacks on Jews, particularly in the Tree of Life synagogue attack in Pittsburgh in 2018. This phenomenon is not driven by personal hostility towards Jews but rather by a resurgence of the ancient delusion that Jews collectively dominate world affairs and are the root of all the world's evils. In his book "Blaming the Jews," author Bernard Harrison offers a fresh and insightful analysis of this second and more dangerous form of antisemitism and its enduring presence as a cultural phenomenon. Harrison challenges the assumption that antisemitism only affects or targets Jews, highlighting that it can have detrimental consequences for all of us. In a world where rhetoric is often shaped by stereotypes and driven by political ideology, Harrison emphasizes the importance of being vigilant in exposing the delusions of antisemitism and their impact on both Jews and non-Jews.

Weight: 758g
Dimension: 154 x 229 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780253049919