The Violence of Hate
Confronting Racism, Anti-Semitism, and Other Forms of Bigotry
2nd Edition
Published on 21. November 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-205-46087-8 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
238 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-46087-8 (9780205460878)
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Confronting Racism, Anti-Semitism, and Other Forms of Bigotry
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Person
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 asThe 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.
Content
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