| Going Greek: Jewish College Fraternities in the United States, 1895-1945 Contributor(s): Sanua, Marianne R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0814344194 ISBN-13: 9780814344194 Publisher: Wayne State University Press OUR PRICE: $22.76 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Jewish - General - Social Science | Jewish Studies - Education | Higher |
| Dewey: 378.198 |
| LCCN: 2002007160 |
| Series: American Jewish Civilization |
| Physical Information: 0.97" H x 6" W x 9" (1.41 lbs) 488 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Going Greek offers an unprecedented look at the relationship between American Jewish students and fraternity life during its heyday in the first half of the twentieth century. More than secret social clubs, fraternities and sororities profoundly shaped the lives of members long after they left college-often dictating choices in marriage as well as business alliances. Widely viewed as a key to success, membership in these self-governing, sectarian organizations was desirable but not easily accessible, especially to non-Protestants and nonwhites. In Going Greek Marianne Sanua examines the founding of Jewish fraternities in light of such topics as antisemitism, the unique challenges faced by Jewish students on campuses across the United States, responses to World War II, and questions pertaining to assimilation and/or identity reinforcement. |
