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Jewish perceptions of antisemitism / Gary A. Tobin with Sharon L. Sassler.

Title
Jewish perceptions of antisemitism / Gary A. Tobin with Sharon L. Sassler.
Author
Tobin, Gary A.
Publication
New York : Plenum Press, c1988.

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Sassler, Sharon L.
Description
xv, 325 p.; 22 cm.
Summary
Argues that the extent of antisemitism in the USA today can best be measured by analysis of Jewish perceptions. Numerous interviews, surveys, and articles from the Jewish press indicate the existence of antisemitism on a significant level, in contrast to the findings of opinion polls measuring attitudes of non-Jews which are limited and say little about new stereotypes and behavior of extremist groups. Jews rightly believe that antisemitism persists. Young Jews are less willing to endure antisemitism than their elders, and move in non-Jewish circles where they are more likely to encounter it. However, most have confidence in the abilities of Jewish organizations, especially the ADL, to control the situation. Analyzes coverage of antisemitism in the Jewish press, especially on the farm belt crisis, Christian fundamentalist attitudes to Jews, and Louis Farrakhan. Cites forming of coalitions, and political and educational activities, as other methods of fighting antisemitism.
Subject
  • Public Opinion
  • Jews
  • Jews > Attitudes
  • Antisemitism > United States > Public opinion
  • Jews > United States > Public opinion
  • Public opinion > United States
  • Jews > United States > Attitudes
  • United States > Ethnic relations
  • United States
Note
  • Includes index.
Bibliography (note)
  • Bibliography: p. 307-315.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Chapter 1. Through the Jewish looking glass -- Chapter 2. The "Reality" of antisemitism in the United States -- Chapter 3. Living in two worlds: Being a Jew and an American -- Chapter 4. Denial, wariness, and fear: What Jews see -- Chapter 5. An institutional response to antisemitism -- Chapter 6. The Jewish press: A watchful eye -- Chapter 7. Combatting and containing antisemitism .
ISBN
0306428776
LCCN
^^^87037402^
OCLC
17384851
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library