Intimate Violence

In "Intimate Violence," authors Jeffrey S. Kopstein and Jason Wittenberg delve into the harrowing question of why pogroms manifest in certain areas while remaining absent in others. This compelling study focuses on the brutal violence that swept through numerous Polish and Ukrainian communities following the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union. With a keen analysis of ethnic relations, the authors explore the complex factors that led to such atrocities during a dark chapter in history. Published by Cornell University Press in 2018, this hardback edition spans 277 pages, offering a thorough examination of antisemitism and the persecution of Jews from 1939 to 1945. Kopstein and Wittenberg's work is essential for understanding the dynamics of violence and community responses in times of crisis. A must-read for anyone interested in Holocaust studies, ethnic relations, and the historical context of violence in Europe.