New World Hasidim - Ethnographic Studies of Hasidic Jews in America

A collection of essays that examines the culture, politics, and social structure of Hasidic Jewish life.
Hasidim has long been the subject of historical, philosophical, and literary accounts, but it is only in recent years that it has begun to attract the close attention of social scientists. This book highlights contemporary ethnographic perspectives that convey the richness and complexity of Hasidic life. Political engagement, gender roles, ritual life, proselytizing activities, and community revitalization are just some of the topics covered in this study that casts light on one of the more enigmatic religious communities of contemporary America.

Info autore

Janet S. Belcove-Shalin is Senior Research Associate in the Southwestern Social Science Research Center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Janet S. Belcove-Shalin
• Con la collaborazione di: Janet S Belcove-Shalin (Editore), Janet S. Belcove-Shalin (Editore), Belcove-Shalin Janet S. (Editore)
• Editore: Ingram Publishers Services
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 16.02.1995
• EAN: 9780791422465
• ISBN: 978-0-7914-2246-5
• Pagine: 285
• Dimensioni: 152 mm x 229 mm x 19 mm
• Peso: 417 g
• Serie: Suny Anthropology and Judaic S; SUNY series in Anthropology and Judaic Studies
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia > Teorie sociologiche; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Teatro, balletto; Films, cinema, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / General