عنوان

Anti-Semitism in Contemporary Malaysia :

(Number (ISBN

9789811360138

(Number (ISBN

9811360138

Erroneous ISBN

9789811360121

Erroneous ISBN

981136012X

Title Proper

Anti-Semitism in Contemporary Malaysia :

General Material Designation

[Book]

Other Title Information

Malay Nationalism, Philosemitism and Pro-Israel Expressions /

First Statement of Responsibility

Mary J. Ainslie.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Singapore :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Palgrave Macmillan,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

[2019]

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

1 online resource (xi, 209 pages)

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Text of Note

Introduction -- Judaism and anti-Semitism in Southeast Asia and Malaysia -- Anti-Semitism as morally correct -- characterizing the dominant construction of Israel, Palestine and Jews in Malaysia -- Understanding the Function of anti-Semitism and the Israel/Palestine situation in Malaysia -- Questioning anti-Semitism in Malaysia -- Curiosity, interest and Philosemitism -- Conclusion.

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Text of Note

Offering an empirical study into anti-Semitism and anti-Israel attitudes in Malaysia, this book examines the complicated nature and function of such beliefs within the contemporary context, mapping these discourses onto different ethnic and economic divisions. Based largely upon qualitative interviews with thirty Malaysian participants who detail their own experiences with and perceptions of this phenomenon, the project reveals how political actors and organizations in Malaysia achieve political success and maintain political power through investing in the Palestinian cause, simultaneously demonizing Israel and Jews to an astounding degree. However, the book also reveals how, in contrast to this state-led agenda, challenging anti-Semitism and pushing for dialogue with Israel has become a means by which progressive citizens can critique authorities and reassert their desire for a liberal and heterogenic Malaysia. The book therefore argues that both interest in and even support for Judaism and Israel may be more prominent than the official Malaysian position may suggest, with citizens holding far more complex opinions and views upon this subject matter.

Title

Anti-Semitism in Contemporary Malaysia.

International Standard Book Number

9789811360121

Antisemitism-- Malaysia.

Ethnology-- Asia.

Religion and sociology.

Antisemitism.

Ethnology.

Politics and government.

Religion and sociology.

Asia, Politics and government.

Asia.

Malaysia.

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Edition

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Book number

Ainslie, Mary J.

Date of Transaction

20200823233709.0

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Electronic name

[Book]

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