{"product_id":"a-rumor-about-the-jews-conspiracy-anti-semitism-and-the-protocols-of-zion-paperback","title":"A Rumor about the Jews: Conspiracy, Anti-Semitism, and the Protocols of Zion - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephen Eric Bronner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn its portrayal of Judaism as a worldwide conspiracy dedicated to the destruction of Christian civilization, the \u003ci\u003eProtocols of the Learned Elders of Zion\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u003ci\u003e A Rumor About the Jews\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003eas \"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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA coherent treatment of a complex issue and its most significant secular document...Bronner may have written the best short book on anti-Semitism.--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In his scholarly yet highly readable account of the history of this infamous work, Stephen Eric Bronner does a great service not only to those who fight against anti-Semitism, but those who fight against contemporary political fanaticism...\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJewish Currents\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A fascinating, readable, and most worthwhile addition to the literature.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eH-Net\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[A Rumor About the Jews] places The Protocols of the Elders of Zion within a broader framework, arguing effectively that acceptance of the notorious forgery had as much to do with reactions against liberalism and democracy as it did with anti-Semitism...this book makes an original and valuable contribution to the literature.\"--\u003cb\u003eJohn A. Drobnicki\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn its portrayal of Judaism as a worldwide conspiracy dedicated to the destruction of Christian civilization, the \u003ci\u003eProtocols of the Learned Elders of Zion\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u003ci\u003e A Rumor About the Jews\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003eas \"the best short book on anti-Semitism\") expands the arguments of the first edition, bringing the work up todate in a new political context.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen Eric Bronner \u003c\/b\u003eis 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 162\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.27 x 5.83 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 25, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752311652640,"sku":"9783030070274","price":48.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/501cefd3509aebe5f966c9ddaca50225.webp?v=1779992627","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-rumor-about-the-jews-conspiracy-anti-semitism-and-the-protocols-of-zion-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}