Separation and Its Discontents: Toward an Evolutionary Theory of Anti-Semitism (Hardcover)
by Kevin B. MacDonald (Author)
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.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 325 pages
- Publisher: Praeger Publishers (March 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0275948706
- ISBN-13: 978-0275948702
- Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
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