The Left, The Right And The Jews
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
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A rigorous work of political and social history, The Left, The Right and the Jews presents a sweeping analysis of the complex and often fraught relationship between Jewish communities and the major ideological movements of the modern Western world. W.D. Rubinstein argues with scholarly precision that the alignment of Jews with the political left and the hostility they have faced from the right are neither accidental nor inevitable, but are products of specific historical, economic, and cultural forces. The work traces the shifting allegiances and antagonisms from the era of the French Revolution through the twentieth century, illustrating how antisemitism manifested differently across the political spectrum. Written in a measured yet authoritative tone, Rubinstein challenges simplistic narratives and demands that readers confront the nuanced realities of Jewish political identity. The result is an indispensable text for anyone seeking to understand the intersection of Jewish history, politics, and ideology in the modern age.
Author: W.D. Rubinstein
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Croom Helm
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A rigorous work of political and social history, The Left, The Right and the Jews presents a sweeping analysis of the complex and often fraught relationship between Jewish communities and the major ideological movements of the modern Western world. W.D. Rubinstein argues with scholarly precision that the alignment of Jews with the political left and the hostility they have faced from the right are neither accidental nor inevitable, but are products of specific historical, economic, and cultural forces. The work traces the shifting allegiances and antagonisms from the era of the French Revolution through the twentieth century, illustrating how antisemitism manifested differently across the political spectrum. Written in a measured yet authoritative tone, Rubinstein challenges simplistic narratives and demands that readers confront the nuanced realities of Jewish political identity. The result is an indispensable text for anyone seeking to understand the intersection of Jewish history, politics, and ideology in the modern age.