Overview

In its portrayal of Judaism as a worldwide conspiracy dedicated to the destruction of Christian civilization, the Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion remains one of the most infamous documents ever written. Despite being proven a crude forgery, the pamphlet managed to pervade twentieth-century thinking, often being twisted to suit its handlers' purposes, and to justify the most extreme persecution of the Jews. In A Rumor About the Jews, Stephen Eric Bronner provides a history of this notorious fabrication—one which has renewed salience in a “post truth” society dominated by “fake news""—and explores its influence on right-wing movements throughout the twentieth century and the ongoing appeal of bigotry. This new edition of Bronner's 2000 classic (described by Kirkus as ""the best short book on anti-Semitism"") expands the arguments of the first edition, bringing the work up to date in a new political context.

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Author:   Stephen Eric Bronner
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   2nd ed. 2019
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9783319953953

ISBN 10:   3319953958
Pages:   162
Publication Date:   14 September 2018
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments                                                                                                            Preface for the Second Edition Preface for the First Paperback Edition Chapter 1- Introduction                                                                                                     Chapter 2- Antisemitism for Popular Consumption: Selections from the Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion   Chapter 3- The Text in Context: The Protocols and the Varieties of Antisemitism         Chapter 4- The Tale of a Forgery: Inventing the Protocols                                              Chapter 5- Spreading the News: The Protocols Triumphant Chapter 6- Intermezzo: American Populism and the Jews Chapter 7- The Legacy of a Lie: Contemporary Antisemitism and Its Future               Appendix- Rumors and Reflections: A Reply to Ian Markham Notes                                                                                                                               Index

Reviews

“A timely and important document for such a time as this. Bronner’s work is focused on the political with a strong interest in the historical, the cultural, and the religious. … From a Religious Studies perspective, Bronner’s analysis of the future of organized religion is important to consider.” (Michael Gillingham, Reading Religion, June 26, 2019) From the reviews of the first edition: “A coherent treatment of a complex issue and its most significant secular document. ... Bronner may have written the best short book on anti-Semitism.” (Kirkus Reviews, March 15, 2000)

From the reviews of the first edition: A coherent treatment of a complex issue and its most significant secular document. ... Bronner may have written the best short book on anti-Semitism. (Kirkus Reviews, March 15, 2000)

Author Information

Stephen Eric Bronner is Board of Governors Distinguished Professor of Political Science, Director of Global Relations at the Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights (CGHR), and on Executive Committee of the UNESCO Chair for Genocide Prevention at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA

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