Latin American Jewish Studies - An Annotated Guide to the Literature

The only comprehensive resource of its kind, this interdisciplinary bibliography lists and describes all significant books, dissertations, articles, and periodicals on the subject of Latin American Jews published in any language between 1970 and 1986. Annotations of every work cited are based on critical evaluation by scholars immersed in the subject matter.

Part I is a bibliography of recent monographs, dissertations, and scholarly articles published mainly in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Yiddish, and Hebrew. Providing access to some 750 works, most of which are not cited in other standard references, it covers topics ranging from agriculture, history, and anti-semitism to literary and social criticism. Biographic notes are supplied on authors whose work has been especially important to the development of the field. Part II lists and evaluates holdings of 220 Latin American Jewish periodicals in U.S. archives and libraries and is arranged by country. Author, title, and subject indexes are provided. This volume is an essential tool for research and study in Latin American history, Jewish history, ethnic studies, and related disciplines.

Table des matières

Foreword
Preface
Bibliographic References
Monographs, Dissertations, and Articles, 1970-1986
Serial Publications in U.S. Libraries
Author Index to Part I
Title Index to Part II
Subject Index to Part II

A propos de l'auteur

JUDITH LAIKIN ELKIN is a Research Scientist at the University of Michigan and a founder of the Latin American Jewish Studies Association. Her published works include Jews of the Latin American Republics as well as bibliographies and articles in the field of Judaic Studies.

ANA LYA SATER is a Serials Librarian at East Los Angeles College, specializing in Latin America.

Résumé

The only comprehensive resource of its kind, this interdisciplinary bibliography lists and describes all significant books, dissertations, articles, and periodicals on the subject of Latin American Jews published in any language between 1970 and 1986.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Judith Laikin Elkin, Judith Laikin Elkin, Ana Lya Sater, Ana Lya Sater
• Edition: Bloomsbury
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9780313259364
• ISBN: 978-0-313-25936-4
• Thèmes: Contributions in Women's Studi; Contributions in Women's Studi; Bibliographies and Indexes in Ethnic Studies
• Catégories: Littérature spécialisée > Dictionnaire, ouvrages de référence > Dictionnaires, encyclopédies; Sciences humaines, art, musique > Religion, théologie > Judaïsme; Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Médias, communication > Librairies, bibliothèques; South America, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Jewish Studies, Jewish Studies, Relating to Jewish people and groups, Social groups: religious groups and communities, Librarianship: Philosophy, Values, and Issues