About the book
Using a variety of anthropological approaches, the authors illustrate how the Jewish identity has persisted in the United States despite great subcultural variation and a wide range of adaptations. Within the various essays, attention is given to both mainstream Jews and to the Hasidim, Yemenites, Indian Sephardim, Soviet Emigres, and \"Jews for Jesus.\" Institutions such as the family, the school, and the synagogue, are considered through techniques of participation/ observation and in archeological research. Persistence and Flexibility provides a means of viewing the Jewish community through the prism of key events, or rituals, and symbols.
Editions of Persistence and Flexibility
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780887067488
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780887067501
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438424798
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Using a variety of anthropological approaches, the authors illustrate how the Jewish identity has persisted in the United States despite great subcultural variation and a wide range of adaptations. Within the various essays, attention is given to both mainstream Jews and to the Hasidim, Yemenites, Indian Sephardim, Soviet Emigres, and \"Jews for Jesus.\" Institutions such as the family, the school, and the synagogue, are considered through techniques of participation/ observation and in archeological research. Persistence and Flexibility provides a means of viewing the Jewish community through the prism of key events, or rituals, and symbols.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Persistence and Flexibility about?
Using a variety of anthropological approaches, the authors illustrate how the Jewish identity has persisted in the United States despite great subcultural variation and a wide range of adaptations. Within the various essays, attention is given to both mainstream Jews and to the Hasidim, Yemenites, Indian Sephardim, Soviet Emigres, and \"Jews for Jesus.\" Institutions such as the family, the school, and the synagogue, are considered through techniques of participation/ observation and in archeological research. Persistence and Flexibility provides a means of viewing the Jewish community through the prism of key events, or rituals, and symbols.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Persistence and Flexibility?
History and Archaeology > History > History: specific events and topics > Social and cultural history
Where can I read a sample of Persistence and Flexibility?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780887067488
How long is Persistence and Flexibility and how many pages does it have?
Persistence and Flexibility has 304 page(s)
Is Persistence and Flexibility part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Anthropology and Judaic Studies
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Persistence and Flexibility?
Walter P. Zenner
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Persistence and Flexibility is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780887067488) and paperback(ISBN 9780887067501) and pdf(ISBN 9781438424798)
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