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MEDIATING MODERNITY
CHALLENGES AND TRENDS IN THE JEWISH ENCOUNTER WITH THE MODERN WORLD |
By: |
Lauren B. Strauss (Editor), Michael Brenner (Editor), Arnold J. Band |
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Hardback |
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£43.50 |
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ISBN 10: |
0814333958 |
ISBN 13: |
9780814333952 |
Publisher: |
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Pub. date: |
2 June, 2008 |
Pages: |
400 |
Description: |
Offers a collection of essays that highlight the diversity within the discipline of Jewish studies. This book is introduced by an overview of Jewish historiography, drawing on Meyer's work in that field, delineating important connections between the writing of history and the environment in which it is written. |
Synopsis: |
This is a landmark collection of essays by prominent academics in modern Jewish and German-Jewish history, honoring Michael A. Meyer, a pioneer in those fields.In "Mediating Modernity", contemporary Jewish scholars pay tribute to Michael A. Meyer, scholar of German-Jewish history and the history of Reform Judaism, with a collection of essays that highlight growing diversity within the discipline of Jewish studies. The occasion of Meyer's seventieth birthday has served as motivation for his colleagues Lauren B. Strauss and Michael Brenner to compile this volume, with essays by twenty-four leading academics, representing institutions in five countries."Mediating Modernity" is introduced by an overview of modern Jewish historiography, largely drawing on Meyer's work in that field, delineating important connections between the writing of history and the environment in which it is written. Meyer's own areas of specialization are reflected in essays on Moses Mendelssohn, German-Jewish historiography, the religious and social practices of German Jews, Reform Judaism, and various Jewish communities in America.The volume's field of inquiry is broadened by essays that deal with gender issues, literary analysis, and the historical relationship of Israel and the Palestinians. Scholars of Jewish studies, German history, and religious history will appreciate this timely volume. |
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US |
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Wayne State University Press |
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Returnable |
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