The Politics and Public Culture of American Jews

by Arthur A. Goren

These strikingly lucid and accessible essays, ranging over nearly a century of Jewish communal life, examine the ways in which immigrant Jews grappled with issues of group survival in an open and accepting American society. Ten case studies focus on Jewish strategies for maintaining a collective identity while participating fully in American society and public life. Readers will find that these essays provide a fresh, provocative, and compelling look...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253213185
• ISBN13: 9780253213181
• Release Date: July 1999
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

The Politics and Public Culture of American Jews

I tink this is a real good book that shows you alot about the Jewish Imiggrants. I am Arthur's grandaughter and I really enjoyed reading the book.