Jewish Responses to Modernity Eleanor Heartney in turns playful and provocative

in turns playful and provocative

The book is appropriate for all staff supporting people with mental health needs

checklists for teachers and supervisors

it is not a cut-down version of one of the larger books that dominate the market

Aimed at students in the fields of psychology

Jewish Responses to Modernity Eleanor Heartney in turns playful and provocativeFacing the dizzying array of changes commonly referred to as modernity, Jews in 19th century Eastern Europe and early 20th century America reflected the crises and opportunities of the modern world most eloquently in their speech, culture, and literature. Relying on those spoken and written words as eyewitnesses, Eli Lederhendler illustrates how the self perceptions of Jews evolved, both in the Old World and among immigrants to America. He focuses on