A Unique People in a Unique Land: Essays on American Jewish History Contributor(s): Shapiro, Edward (Author) |
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ISBN: 1644697394 ISBN-13: 9781644697399 Publisher: Academic Studies Press OUR PRICE: $132.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2022 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Jewish - General - Religion | Judaism - Conservative - Religion | Judaism - Orthodox |
Dewey: 973.049 |
LCCN: 2021037714 |
Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.67 lbs) 416 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book is a collection of two dozen essays published over the past four decades on American Jewish history and culture. They discuss the role that Jews have played in American culture, sports, politics, business, and religion, as well as the nature of American antisemitism. The essays argue that the the Jewish experience in America has been unique and this uniqueness has encouraged Jews to define their Jewish identity in multiple ways. In no other country has Judaism and Jewishness taken on so many diverse forms. While America has not been the promised land for Jews, it has been a land of promise. Jews have prospered in America and become part of the social, cultural, political, and economic mainstream. But whether Judaism and Jewish identity have also prospered is another question. |