American Jewish desk reference : the ultimate one-volume reference to the Jewish experience in America / American Jewish Historical Society
- Bib ID:
- 1591064
- Format:
- Book
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Description:
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- New York : Random House, c1999
- xiv, 642 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
- ISBN:
- 0375402438
- Summary:
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"This reference of nearly 900 entries covers all aspects of America's lively and influential Jewish culture - history, religion, rituals, family life, law, politics, business, education, music and the arts, sports, entertainment, books, language, science, and more. American Jewish Desk Reference brings together the events, personalities, themes and issues of contemporary Jewish life in the United States on a scope never attained before in a single volume. It's brimming with in-depth essays on significant topics and compelling biographies of hundreds of prominent American Jewish personalities. Their achievements and contributions to all walks of life are here, from Bella Abzug, Mortimer Adler, and Woody Allen, to Elie Wiesel, Henny Youngman, and Florenz Ziegfeld."--BOOK JACKET.
- Full contents:
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- Pt. 1. History of the Jews in America
- Pt. 2. Judaism and Community in America
- Pt. 3. Rituals, Celebrations, Holidays, and Family Life
- Pt. 4. Law, Government, and Politics
- Pt. 5. American Zionism and United States Relations with Israel
- Pt. 6. Business, Labor, and Finance
- Pt. 7. Education and Intellectual Life
- Pt. 8. Sports and Games
- Pt. 9. Art, Architecture, and Photography
- Pt. 10. Music, Dance, and Theater
- Pt. 11. Radio, Television, and Film
- Pt. 12. Books, Newspapers, and Magazines
- Pt. 13. Language and Literature
- Pt. 14. Science, Medicine, and Social Science
- App. 1. Finding Out about Jews Around the World.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 605-606) and index.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- American Jewish Historical Society
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2069 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1999
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