Reframing the narrative of American antisemitism : beyond the myth of Jewish exceptionalism /

This study challenges the myth of American Jewish exceptionalism by showing that antisemitism, though less visible than in Europe, was a persistent and evolving force in the United States before and after the Holocaust. It argues that American antisemitism has been marginalized in historical narrati...

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Main Author: Seton-Rogers, Cynthia M. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Newcastle-upon-Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2026.
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Summary:This study challenges the myth of American Jewish exceptionalism by showing that antisemitism, though less visible than in Europe, was a persistent and evolving force in the United States before and after the Holocaust. It argues that American antisemitism has been marginalized in historical narratives and uncovers its systemic roots in social, political, and institutional life. Addressing this gap, the work employs a multidisciplinary approach using archival.
Physical Description:133 pages ; 22 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781036463687
1036463680