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Violence of Hate, The: Confronting Racism, Anti-Semitism, and Other Forms of Bigotry, 2/E
Jack A. Levin, Northeastern University

ISBN-10: 0205460879
ISBN-13: 9780205460878

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2007
Format: Paper; 144 pp
Published: 11/06/2006

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This text explores two forms of hate and prejudice – racism in contemporary American society and the historical occurrence of anti-Semitism – under a single conceptual framework.

 

Jack Levin, is a well-known scholar, author, and lecturer on the subject of hate crimes. In this book he shows how support for both racism and anti-Semitism can be conceptualized as occurring among four groups: hatemongers, dabblers, sympathizers, and spectators. Levin argues that hate and prejudice continue at a very dangerous level in our society, and that hate typically emanates not from the ranting and raving of a few people at the margins of society, but from ordinary people in the mainstream.

  • Uses a single conceptual framework to explore racism in American society, and the historical occurrenece of anti-Semitism, with special emphasis on Nazi Germany.
  • The experiences of other groups, such as Armenians massacred in 1915 and gay students victimized by violence, are also examined to provide a broad comparative perspective.
  • Shows the economic and psychological benefits of hate, making it an expected, even rational, behavior.
  • The final chapter argues that respect for differences requires rebellious and even deviant behavior.
  • An appendix includes the complete text of an inspirational speech from March, 2000 by Dan Ponder of the Georgia State House of Representatives, urging that body to vote for pending hates crimes legislation.

  • Examines the treatment of American Muslims in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S.
  • Also discusses a "new anti-Semitism" during the same period, in which Jews around the world are held responsible for Israeli government policies.

 

Preface

 

1 Perspectives on Hate and Violence

Hate, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Hate as a Justification for Violence

Is Hate on the Decline?

Is the Significance of Hate on the Decline?

Conclusion

         

2  A Typology of Hate

Crimes of Hate

Hatemongers

Dabblers

Sympathizers

Spectators

Conclusion

         

3  The Benefits of Bigotry

Protest by Proxy

Psychological Advantages

Economic and Status Advantages

Conclusion

         

4  The Production of Rebels, Deviants, and Other Decent People

The Power of the Situation

Intergroup Contact

Follow the Leader

The Impact of Deviance

Conclusion

 

Appendix A--Anti-Hate Websites

Appendix B--Remarks on SB390, Hate Crimes Legislation by Hon. Dan E. Ponder, Jr., Georgia State House of Representatives

References

Index


JACK LEVIN, Ph.D. is the Irving and Betty Brudnick Professor of Sociology and Criminology and director of the Brudnick Center on Conflict and Violence at Northeastern University, where he teaches courses in prejudice and violence. He has authored or co-authored 24 books and more than 150 articles in professional journals and newspapers, such as The New York Times, Boston Globe, Dallas Morning News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Christian Science Monitor, Chicago Tribune, and USA Today. He appears frequently on national television programs, including 48 Hours, 20/20, Dateline NBC, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Oprah, Rivera Live, Larry King Live, and all network newscasts. Dr. Levin was honored by the Massachusetts Council for Advancement and Support of Education as its “Professor of the Year.” He has spoken to a wide variety of community, academic, and professional groups, including the White House Conference on Hate Crimes, the Department of Justice, the Department of Education, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

The Violence of Hate: Confronting Racism, Anti-Semitism, and Other Forms of Bigotry, 2/E

Jack  Levin

ISBN: 0205460879

 

This text explores two forms of hate and prejudice — racism in contemporary American society and the historical occurrence of anti-Semitism — under a single conceptual framework.

 

Jack Levin is a well-known scholar, author, and lecturer on the subject of hate crimes. In this book, he shows how support for both racism and anti-Semitism can be conceptualized as occurring among four groups: hatemongers, dabblers, sympathizers, and spectators. Levin argues that hate and prejudice continue at a very dangerous level in our society, and that hate typically emanates not from the ranting and raving of a few people at the margins of society, but from ordinary people in the mainstream.

 

As with every new edition, Levin updates this text to reflect current research and changes in the world. Examples include: an examination of the treatment of American Muslims in the aftermath of September 11th, 2001 and discussion on the "new anti-Semitism," in which Jews around the world are held responsible for Israeli government policies.

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