Going Greek: Jewish College Fraternities in the United States, 1895-1945

by Marianne R. Sanua

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814328571
• ISBN13: 9780814328576
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Wayne State University Press
• Length: 446 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.4" x 9.2"