Separation and Its Discontents: Toward an Evolutionary Theory of Anti-Semitism

Separation and Its Discontents: Toward an Evolutionary Theory of Anti-Semitism

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Book Description
MacDonald develops a theory of anti-Semitism based on an evolutionary interpretation of social identity theory. Historical examples of anti-Semitism are analyzed as scientifically comprehensible gentile responses to a distinctive, segregated group. Anti-Semitism has historically been exacerbated by resource competition between Jews and gentiles. Jews have engaged in a wide range of strategies to try to combat it. These strategies include: crypsis, political activity, writing religious and intellectual apologia directed at both ingroup and outgroup members, and engaging in self-deception regarding both the nature of Judaism and gentile responses to Judaism.

About the Author
KEVIN MACDONALD is Professor of Psychology at California State University, Long Beach.

Separation and Its Discontents: Toward an Evolutionary Theory of Anti-Semitism,Kevin B. MacDonald,Praeger Publishers,0275948706,Anthropology - Cultural,Antisemitism,Discrimination & Racism,History,Jewish - General,Judaism - General,Social Science,Sociology

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