Papers by James Wald
The Routledge History of Antisemitism (London and New York: 2023), 2023
Antisemitism is a topic on which there is a wide gap between scholarly and popular understanding,... more Antisemitism is a topic on which there is a wide gap between scholarly and popular understanding, and as concern over antisemitism has grown, so too have the debates over how to understand and combat it. This handbook explores its history and manifestations, ranging from its origins to the internet.
Since the Holocaust, many in North America and Europe have viewed antisemitism as a historical issue with little current importance. However, recent events show that antisemitism is not just a matter of historical interest or of concern only to Jews. Antisemitism has become a major issue confronting and challenging our world. This volume starts with explorations of antisemitism in its many different shapes across time and then proceeds to a geographical perspective, covering a broad scope of experiences across different countries and regions. The final section discusses the manifestations of antisemitism in its varied cultural and social forms.
With an international range of contributions across 40 chapters, this is an essential volume for all readers of Jewish and non-Jewish history alike.
Allied Communication to the Public During the Second World War: National and Transnational Networks, ed. Simon Eliot and Marc Wiggam (London and New York: Bloomsbury Academic, 20 20), 2020
For the continental governments-in-exile hoping to reclaim their states after victory, the manage... more For the continental governments-in-exile hoping to reclaim their states after victory, the management of information was as important as military contributions to the war effort. Three episodes shaped the image of the Polish government. In 1942, it published news of the Holocaust. In 1943, its demands for an explanation of the Katyń massacre led the Soviets to break relations. The third, from 1944, has been forgotten. The Polish and British governments, as well as representatives of their Jewish communities, had all, for reasons of their own, sought to deal behind the scenes with antisemitism in the exile army. When two large groups of Jewish soldiers left their posts and demanded to join British units, both nations quickly acceded, desperate to avoid bad publicity at a politically sensitive time. They then drew the line. When news of the court martial of a third group reached press and parliament, it precipitated a month-long crisis. All groups now realized that the issue would have to be fought out in the public sphere. The firestorm of criticism brought about the soldiers’ amnesty and eventual release from the Polish forces.
Anti-Zionism, Antisemitism, and the Dynamics of Delegitimization, , 2019
New German Critique, 1980
New German Critique, 1986
Contributions in Books by James Wald
Companion to the History of the Book, 2nd ed., edited by Jonathan Rose and Simon Eliot (Malden, MA and Oxford: Blackwell PuPublishing, 2017), 2017
Bo, Jenny, and I, 2012
Historical introduction to the memoirs of Huguette Herrmann.
From the publisher's description:
... more Historical introduction to the memoirs of Huguette Herrmann.
From the publisher's description:
_Bo, Jenny, and I_ is a memoir describing the life of a young woman woman growing up in unusual circumstances, as well as a discussion of the political and sociological effects of troubled times upon 'ordinary people.' After an early childhood in pre-war Antwerp, the author, her formidable grandmother, and her young, unconventional working mother fled to England in 1940, upon Germany's invasion of Belgium. As refugees, the family adapted to its changed circumstances and to life in England during the Second World War. The political upheavals of the times are reflected in the life of this small family and its remarkable experiences."
The introduction treats both the character of the memoir itself and the historical context of the Belgian Jewish community in the first half of the twentieth century.
A Companion to the History of the Book, 2007
The Blackwell Companion to the History of the Book is divided into four sections: (I) Methods and... more The Blackwell Companion to the History of the Book is divided into four sections: (I) Methods and Approaches; (II) The History of the Material Text (the longest section, treating the topic both chronologically and geographically), (III) Beyond the Book, and (IV) Issues. This essay on the periodical makes up one of three contributions to Part III and explores the origins and evolution of this relatively recent addition to the genres of textual culture.
Conference Presentations by James Wald
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Papers by James Wald
Since the Holocaust, many in North America and Europe have viewed antisemitism as a historical issue with little current importance. However, recent events show that antisemitism is not just a matter of historical interest or of concern only to Jews. Antisemitism has become a major issue confronting and challenging our world. This volume starts with explorations of antisemitism in its many different shapes across time and then proceeds to a geographical perspective, covering a broad scope of experiences across different countries and regions. The final section discusses the manifestations of antisemitism in its varied cultural and social forms.
With an international range of contributions across 40 chapters, this is an essential volume for all readers of Jewish and non-Jewish history alike.
Contributions in Books by James Wald
From the publisher's description:
_Bo, Jenny, and I_ is a memoir describing the life of a young woman woman growing up in unusual circumstances, as well as a discussion of the political and sociological effects of troubled times upon 'ordinary people.' After an early childhood in pre-war Antwerp, the author, her formidable grandmother, and her young, unconventional working mother fled to England in 1940, upon Germany's invasion of Belgium. As refugees, the family adapted to its changed circumstances and to life in England during the Second World War. The political upheavals of the times are reflected in the life of this small family and its remarkable experiences."
The introduction treats both the character of the memoir itself and the historical context of the Belgian Jewish community in the first half of the twentieth century.
Conference Presentations by James Wald
Since the Holocaust, many in North America and Europe have viewed antisemitism as a historical issue with little current importance. However, recent events show that antisemitism is not just a matter of historical interest or of concern only to Jews. Antisemitism has become a major issue confronting and challenging our world. This volume starts with explorations of antisemitism in its many different shapes across time and then proceeds to a geographical perspective, covering a broad scope of experiences across different countries and regions. The final section discusses the manifestations of antisemitism in its varied cultural and social forms.
With an international range of contributions across 40 chapters, this is an essential volume for all readers of Jewish and non-Jewish history alike.
From the publisher's description:
_Bo, Jenny, and I_ is a memoir describing the life of a young woman woman growing up in unusual circumstances, as well as a discussion of the political and sociological effects of troubled times upon 'ordinary people.' After an early childhood in pre-war Antwerp, the author, her formidable grandmother, and her young, unconventional working mother fled to England in 1940, upon Germany's invasion of Belgium. As refugees, the family adapted to its changed circumstances and to life in England during the Second World War. The political upheavals of the times are reflected in the life of this small family and its remarkable experiences."
The introduction treats both the character of the memoir itself and the historical context of the Belgian Jewish community in the first half of the twentieth century.