The Question of Antisemitism
About
Why is there so much fierce debate around antisemitism today? The Question of Antisemitism argues that antisemitism has become so contested primarily because it has become entangled with the divisive issue of Israel-Palestine. The book dives headfirst into today's toughest questions and provides nuanced answers to them:
- Why is the IHRA definition of antisemitism controversial?
- When is criticism of Israel antisemitic?
- Is anti-Zionism inherently antisemitic?
- Is the BDS movement antisemitic?
- Is antisemitism rampant on college campuses?
The Question of Antisemitism also addresses the real-world dangers of false accusations of antisemitism and documents how the Trump administration has weaponized such charges. This book is essential reading for anyone trying to navigate one of the most polarizing topics of our time.
Praise for this book
“In this compact and engaging book, Dov Waxman successfully explores an explosive subject with authority, fairness, and nuance. Some readers will disagree with Waxman, but they would be well advised to emulate his appeal to evidence, logic, and mutual understanding.”
“Dov Waxman addresses the contentious and highly politicized topics of antisemitism and antizionism with sensitivity and mindfulness of their complexity, helping us to think through these challenging and divisive issues—not to score points but to find a path toward meaningful solutions. We can learn a lot by reading his book, especially in this historical moment, when reductive and polarizing views circulate through social media.”
“Learned, lucid, and consistent in its rejection of simplistic and reductive arguments, Dov Waxman’s The Question of Antisemitism is essential reading for anyone who seeks a guide through the controversies that surround its urgent and emotional subject. Alive to the reality of antisemitism but critical of its instrumentalization to ward off legitimate criticism of Israel, this book will enlighten and challenge readers across the political spectrum.”