The Enduring Legacy of Salo W. Baron: A Commemorative Volume on His 120th Birthday Contributor(s): Tirosh-Samuelson, Hava (Editor), Dąbrowa, Edward (Editor) |
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ISBN: 8323342822 ISBN-13: 9788323342823 Publisher: Jagiellonian University Press OUR PRICE: $54.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2018 |
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BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Historical |
Physical Information: 1" H x 6.5" W x 9.4" (1.50 lbs) 336 pages |
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Publisher Description: Salo W. Baron (1895-1989) was the most important and influential Jewish historian of the twentieth century. This volume is based on an international conference organized by the Center for Jewish Studies at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, and the Institute of Jewish Studies at Jagiellonian University in Krak w, Poland. The conference was held at Jagiellonian University, May 26-29, 2015, to celebrate Baron's 120th birthday. The volume explores Baron's biography and life experience, assesses Baron's contributions to the various subdisciplines of Jewish studies, and evaluates Baron's integration of scholarly commitment and communal involvement. |