Anti-Semitism: A Disease of the Mind

As a psychiatrist, Dr. Rubin learned that anti—Semitism and other deep—seated prejudices are non—organic diseases of the mind: malignant emotional illnesses that can be treated only by first understanding the unique psychodynamics involved. Little has been written about this aspect of bigotry. Anti—Semitism is a bold endeavor to shed light on one of humankind's most destructive and contagious illnesses, and offers hope and healing for the future.