This book investigates the underlying causes, patterns, and manifestations of discrimination against Jewish people in contemporary society. Jonathan Fox, a professor specializing in religion and politics, utilizes a rigorous analytical framework to examine how historical prejudices, religious tensions, and modern political ideologies intersect to perpetuate antisemitism. By combining qualitative historical analysis with quantitative multivariate data, the author seeks to identify the specific drivers that sustain discriminatory behavior across different cultural and political landscapes.

Experts recognize this work as a significant contribution to the study of ethnic and religious prejudice due to its empirical approach. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which makes it a valuable resource for researchers and students of political sociology.