Jewish Poland Revisited: Heritage Tourism in Unquiet Places

by Erica T. Lehrer

Book Overview

Since the end of Communism, Jews from around the world have visited Poland to tour Holocaust-related sites. A few venture further, seeking to learn about their own Polish roots and connect with contemporary Poles. For their part, a growing number of Poles are fascinated by all things Jewish. Erica T. Lehrer explores the intersection of Polish and Jewish memory projects in the historically Jewish neighborhood of Kazimierz in Krakow. Her own journey...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253008867
• ISBN13: 9780253008862
• Release Date: July 2013
• Publisher: Indiana University Press (Ips)
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher