{"product_id":"antisemitism-and-modernity-hyam-maccoby-9780415311731","title":"Antisemitism and Modernity: Innovation and Continuity","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe subject of anti-Semitism, not long ago thought to be a dead issue, has been revised due to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. Maccoby traces the now topical discussion of the origins of Anti-Semitism, and especially its development in the modern world. The key questions that are addressed include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow is it that this medieval prejudice proved so lasting and potent?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eAre the roots of anti-Semitism religious? If so, how do these roots differ in Christianity and Islam?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eBy what means did it bridge the gap between medievalism and Enlightenment? \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow was it that many of the most respected Enlightenment figures (such as Voltaire) dedicated as they were to tolerance and pluralism, retained a virulent anti-Semitism?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese questions, and many more, are dealt with as Maccoby explores the roots of the anti-Semitism, tracing it from its origins, and shows how it has changed in accordance with the shifting ideas of the modern world but without changing in its essence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntisemitism and Modernity\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for those with interests in the development of anti-Semitism, its manifestation in the current world and its future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hyam Maccoby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 041531173X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415311731\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.99lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.52h x 6.42w x 0.66d","brand":"Hyam Maccoby","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48064893681919,"sku":"9780415311731","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a07c837c-fce4-4864-aee6-170b022a6bfa.jpg?v=1768671745","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/antisemitism-and-modernity-hyam-maccoby-9780415311731","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}