As claims of antisemitism continue to distort our politics at home and abroad, it has become almost impossible to talk about constructively, even in private. Instead, we find ourselves in a storm of misinformation, political mudslinging and bad-faith accusations.
There is, however, a way to deliberate more honestly. Looking beyond our polarising headlines and interrogating the reasons racism takes hold, Off-White offers urgent analysis of one of the most divisive issues of our time. Taking in the contingency of whiteness, Judeo-Christian mythmaking, pro-Israel antisemitism, and the Palestinian struggle against colonialism, Rachel Shabi lights a hopeful way forward.
Why can't we talk about antisemitism?
Endorsements
'I cannot wait for Off-White to be read, debated and put into practice.' — Naomi Klein, author of Doppelganger
'Timely and valuable... [Shabi's] key message is a vital one – that the fight against antisemitism is an essential part of the fight against all injustice and dehumanisation.' — Observer, Book of the Week
'A masterpiece defined by moral clarity, humanity and insight.' — Owen Jones
'An invaluable guide for anyone who seeks to understand issues over which we stumble far too often.' — George Monbiot
'With a generous spirit and a humane compass, Rachel Shabi guides us through a minefield.' — Gary Younge