Jews in Gotham
New York Jews in a Changing City, 1920-2010
By Jeffrey S. Gurock | Publisher: NYU Press
About the book
Jews in Gotham follows the Jewish saga in ever-changing New York City from the end of the First World War into the first decade of the new millennium. This lively portrait details the complex dynamics that caused Jews to persist, abandon, or be left behind in their neighborhoods during critical moments of the past century. It shows convincingly that New York retained its preeminence as the capital of American Jews because of deep roots in local worlds.
Editions of Jews in Gotham
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780814732250
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781479878468
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Jews in Gotham follows the Jewish saga in ever-changing New York City from the end of the First World War into the first decade of the new millennium. This lively portrait details the complex dynamics that caused Jews to persist, abandon, or be left behind in their neighborhoods during critical moments of the past century. It shows convincingly that New York retained its preeminence as the capital of American Jews because of deep roots in local worlds.
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What is Jews in Gotham about?
Jews in Gotham follows the Jewish saga in ever-changing New York City from the end of the First World War into the first decade of the new millennium. This lively portrait details the complex dynamics that caused Jews to persist, abandon, or be left behind in their neighborhoods during critical moments of the past century. It shows convincingly that New York retained its preeminence as the capital of American Jews because of deep roots in local worlds.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Jews in Gotham?
History and Archaeology > History > History: specific events and topics > Social and cultural history
Where can I read a sample of Jews in Gotham?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780814732250
How long is Jews in Gotham and how many pages does it have?
Jews in Gotham has 368 page(s)
Is Jews in Gotham part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series City of Promises
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Jews in Gotham?
Jeffrey S. Gurock
Who is the Publisher of the book Jews in Gotham?
NYU Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Jews in Gotham is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780814732250) and paperback(ISBN 9781479878468)
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