Jewish Destinies: Citizenship, State, and Community in Modern France
A trenchant analysis of the place of minorities in a national culture. Can members of minority cultures be full and equal citizens of a democratic state? Or do community allegiances override loyalty... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0809061015
ISBN13:9780809061013
Release Date:February 2000
Publisher:Hill and Wang
Length:288 Pages
Weight:0.30 lbs.
Dimensions:9.3" x 1.3" x 6.3"
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An Interesting Way to Tackle French Jewish History
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Pierre Birnbaum's book has an envious quality among history books to transcend describing events by time but rather movements in thought. He describes events from as early as the French Revolution in the same breath as current happenings. He is not shy to express a viewpoint that strongly supports the French model of the Jewish Citizen. Birnbaum is confounded with the destiny of french Jewry because French Jews today do not all share his vision of the Republic. This Americanization of France (multi-culturism, etc.) and the traditions of the Sephardic immigrants frighten Birnbaum slightly, but he does not provide firm answers as to what exactly he is afraid of. The book also covers many overlooked topics through many primary sources.
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