The ''Journal for the Study of Antisemitism'' is a biannual
peer-reviewed academic journal
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published in the United States which covers anthropological, sociological, psychological, legal, historical, philosophical, and political aspects of contemporary
antisemitism
Antisemitism (also spelled anti-semitism or anti-Semitism) is hostility to, prejudice towards, or discrimination against Jews. A person who holds such positions is called an antisemite. Antisemitism is considered to be a form of racism.
Antis ...
.
History and format
The journal was established in 2009. Its founding editors were
Steven K. Baum and
Neal E. Rosenberg. An issue of the journal typically features five or six major articles, several essays and reviews.
Controversy
The inaugural issue of the journal edited by Michael Berenbaum was mired in politics when an article critical of the Berlin Centre for Antisemitism Research led to the temporary dismissal of
editorial board
The editorial board is a group of experts, usually at a publication, who dictate the tone and direction the publication's editorial policy will take.
Mass media
At a newspaper, the editorial board usually consists of the editorial page editor, ...
member Clemens Heni. Several other board members resigned, but returned when Heni was reinstated.
References
External links
* {{Official, http://www.jsantisemitism.org
Opposition to antisemitism in the United States
Biannual journals
Publications established in 2009
English-language journals
Political science journals