Ira Robinson

A History of Antisemitism in Canada Ira Robinson

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; A History of Antisemitism in Canada presents a state-of-the-art account of the phenomenon. It builds on the foundation of numerous previous studies on antisemitism in general and on antisemitism in Canada in particular, and builds on the growing body of scholarship in Canadian Jewish studies. It attempts to understand the ways in which antisemitism has impacted Canada as a whole, and examines most especially its influence on the development of Canada's Jewish community. The book gives readers the tools to understand why antisemitism is such a controversial subject. It acquaints them with the ambiguities inherent in the historical relationship between Jews and Christians and shows these ambiguities in play in the unfolding historical relationship between Jews and Canadians of other religions and ethnicities. It examines present relationships in light of history and, most particularly, considers the influence of antisemitism on the social, religious, and political history of the Canadian Jewish community.--; Provided by publisher.; Issued also in electronic format. Publisher Marketing: "A History of Antisemitism in Canada" presents a state-of-the-art account of the phenomenon. It builds on the foundation of numerous previous studies on antisemitism in general and on antisemitism in Canada in particular, and builds on the growing body of scholarship in Canadian Jewish studies. It attempts to understand the ways in which antisemitism has impacted Canada as a whole, and examines most especially its influence on the development of Canada s Jewish community. The book gives readers the tools to understand why antisemitism is such a controversial subject. It acquaints them with the ambiguities inherent in the historical relationship between Jews and Christians and shows these ambiguities in play in the unfolding historical relationship between Jews and Canadians of other religions and ethnicities. It examines present relationships in light of history and, most particularly, considers the influence of antisemitism on the social, religious, and political history of the Canadian Jewish community. This book is the first full-length study of the phenomenon of antisemitism in Canada. Although numerous books and articles are devoted to the subject, this book is the first to present a comprehensive account of antisemitism and its effect on the Jewish community of Canada, making it valuable to students and scholars of Canadian history, Canadian Jewish studies, Canadian ethnic studies, and antisemitism. "

Contributor Bio:  Robinson, Ira Ira Robinson is chair in Canadian Jewish Studies and director of the Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies at Concordia University, Montreal. He received his Ph. D. at Harvard University. He has taught at Concordia since 1979 and was chair of its Department of Religion. He is president of the Canadian Society for Jewish Studies and past president of the Association for Canadian Jewish Studies.