Robert S. Wistrich was a historian specializing in antisemitism and Jewish history. His writings include "From Ambivalence to Betrayal: The Left, the Jews, and Israel," which examines complex historical relationships.
From Ambivalence to Betrayal The Left, the Jews, and Israel
From Ambivalence to Betrayal The Left, the Jews, and Israel
Synopsis
This comprehensive study traces the evolving attitudes of the Left towards Jews, Zionism, and Israel, from the birth of European socialism in the 1840s to the present day. It uncovers a consistent thread of negative stereotypes, contempt for Judaism, and opposition to Jewish self-determination, from Karl Marx's era to contemporary anti-Israel sentiment. The book analyzes the Left's role in spearheading anti-Israel views and examines the complex involvement of Jewish intellectuals in radical movements, ultimately exposing how leftist anti-Zionist critiques have devolved into a new form of 'anti-racist' racism.
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Karl MarxSupporting
Moses HessSupporting
Bernard LazareSupporting
Rosa LuxemburgSupporting
Leon TrotskySupporting
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From Ambivalence to Betrayal The Left, the Jews, and IsraelHardcover, 2012
625 pages
U of Nebraska PressLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9780803240766First Edition2 editions available
