Looking for an Enemy by Jo Glanville
Great Jewish thinkers offer salient historical commentary on the roots of antisemitism and its contemporary resurgence.
"One would be hard-pressed to find such a succinct and yet fulsome discussion on the state of antisemitism today as is found in this collection.. A bold yet troubling treasure." -- Library Journal
"Glanville brings together an impressive set of essays... The contributors bring a healthy diversity of experiences, and...the pieces, taken as a whole, transcend partisan positions for a larger look at 'antisemitism's resurgence.' The result is eye-opening." -- Publishers Weekly
"Well-curated... The variety of perspectives in this slim collection captures the emotional intensity of [antisemitism] and the urgent need to address it." -- Kirkus Reviews
"[A] tough, brilliant little book [that] pins down antisemitism in its fluorescent modern form, but with its bizarre, repetitious history.… This collection, full of vivid intelligence and wit,… tells stories that we need to think about right now" -- Jean Seaton - Observer
"In this collection of essays, serious writers grapple with a serious and increasingly urgent question: What drives those who hate Jews, and why is that hatred stirring once more? Whether through careful analysis or evocative and moving memoir; whether writing from Europe, Israel or the US; and whether you agree with all, some or none of them, they combine to offer a timely perspective on what, rather bleakly, seems to be a timeless problem. Looking for an Enemy sheds fresh and revealing light on an ancient menace." -- Jonathan Freedland, journalist and host of The Long View
"This collection of essays is demanding in the best possible way. It is tough because the authors, who do not all agree in their approach, do not compromise on this most explosive of topics. It is painful because there are narratives here that won’t leave you after you’ve put the book down." -- Sir Trevor Phillips, broadcaster and host of Trevor Phillips on Sunday
"Like all the best meetings of Jewish minds, this book will make you think, argue and see the world anew." -- Hadley Freeman, author of House of Glass
"Glanville brings together an impressive set of essays... The contributors bring a healthy diversity of experiences, and...the pieces, taken as a whole, transcend partisan positions for a larger look at 'antisemitism's resurgence.' The result is eye-opening." -- Publishers Weekly
"Well-curated... The variety of perspectives in this slim collection captures the emotional intensity of [antisemitism] and the urgent need to address it." -- Kirkus Reviews
"[A] tough, brilliant little book [that] pins down antisemitism in its fluorescent modern form, but with its bizarre, repetitious history.… This collection, full of vivid intelligence and wit,… tells stories that we need to think about right now" -- Jean Seaton - Observer
"In this collection of essays, serious writers grapple with a serious and increasingly urgent question: What drives those who hate Jews, and why is that hatred stirring once more? Whether through careful analysis or evocative and moving memoir; whether writing from Europe, Israel or the US; and whether you agree with all, some or none of them, they combine to offer a timely perspective on what, rather bleakly, seems to be a timeless problem. Looking for an Enemy sheds fresh and revealing light on an ancient menace." -- Jonathan Freedland, journalist and host of The Long View
"This collection of essays is demanding in the best possible way. It is tough because the authors, who do not all agree in their approach, do not compromise on this most explosive of topics. It is painful because there are narratives here that won’t leave you after you’ve put the book down." -- Sir Trevor Phillips, broadcaster and host of Trevor Phillips on Sunday
"Like all the best meetings of Jewish minds, this book will make you think, argue and see the world anew." -- Hadley Freeman, author of House of Glass
Jo Glanville is a journalist and award-winning editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, London Review of Books, New York Times, Jewish Quarterly, and Financial Times, among other publications. She lives in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781324064541 |
| ISBN 10 | 1324064544 |
| Title | Looking for an Enemy |
| Author | Jo Glanville |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Year published | 2023-08-22 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
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