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Palgrave Macmillan Trade (2007), Edition: First Edition, Hardcover, 256 pages
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The representative of the Jewish community and staunch defender of human rights, Foxman delivers a powerful blow to such ideas as "The Israel Lobby." He shows how old stereotypes associated with the most virulent forms of bigotry have been resurfacing and taking subtle new forms. From Carter to Mearsheimer, he addresses the public figures who make these beliefs appear credible. He also reveals a disturbing parallel trend: the decline of global Jewish solidarity, which he argues is critical fordealing with the current threat. Foxman advocates forthright and decisive solutions to an international crisis, ensuring that this will be an important clarion call.
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LibraryThing member MSWallack
While not as engaging as Alan Dershowitz's Case... books on the subject, The Deadliest Lies is nevertheless a worthwhile book. Foxman manages to bring a few different perspectives to several of the issues and writes with a more easygoing style than does Dershowitz. At times Foxman got a bit
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repetitive and references to himself in the third person in one part of the book were a bit odd. Of course, the biggest problem with this book, like Dershowitz's Case... series, is that those who would most benefit from reading the arguments are probably least likely to read the book. On the other hand, the book does give Israel's supporters (as well as others who want to be able to argue against some of the lies or distortions that Foxman confronts) some ammunition to use to support their positions. Show Less
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256 p.; 6.34 x 0.89 inches
ISBN
1403984921 / 9781403984920