Studies in Contemporary Jewry: Volume VIII: A New Jewry? America Since the Second World WarPeter Y. Medding Institute of Contemporary Jewry, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 17/12/1992 - 432 páginas The eighth volume of the acclaimed annual publication of the Institute of Contemporary Jewry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, this volume focuses on the history and development of American Jewish life since World War II. Contributions include "A 'Golden Decade' for American Jews, 1945-1955" by Arthur A. Goren, "American Judaism: Changing Patterns in Denominational Self-Definition" by Arnold Eisen, "Value Added: Jews in Postwar American Culture" by Stephen J. Whitfield, "The Postwar Economy of American Jews" by Barry R. Chiswick, "Jewish Migration in Postwar America: The Case of Miami and Los Angeles" by Deborah Dash Moore, and "All in the Family: American Jewish Attachments to Israel" by Chaim Waxman. The volume also contains essays, book reviews, and a list of recent dissertations in the field. |
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Essays | 151 |
Review Essays | 235 |
Book Reviews arranged by subject | 251 |
Recently Completed Doctoral Dissertations | 400 |
Contents for Volume IX | 408 |
Note on Editorial Policy | 409 |
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