American Space, Jewish Time

"This is a delightful book, a small gem replete with insightful, provocative pieces about both American culture and Jewish life. I think that Stephen Whitfield is one of the most original essayists on these two topics. Few other scholars combine the density of his knowledge with the verve of his prose". -- Hasia R. Diner, New York University

About the author

Stephen J. Whitfield

Summary

This work considers Jewish life in America and the contribution Jewish culture has made in areas such as humour, journalism, liberalism, radicalism and films. It shows how American Jews have adapted to a liberated environmnent without abandoning their distinct religious and ethnic identity.

Product details

• Authors: Stephen J. Whitfield, Stephen J Whitfield, Whitfield Stephen J.
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 31.07.1996
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History
• EAN: 9781563249327
• ISBN: 978-1-56324-932-7
• Pages: 240
• Dimensions (packing): 15.2 x 22.9 x 1.4 cm
• Weight (packing): 317 g
• Subjects: USA, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Jewish Studies, Jewish Studies, United States of America, USA, Relating to Jewish people and groups, Social groups: religious groups and communities