| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 203 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-193) and index. |
| Contents |
Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Illustrations; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Convicts and Early Settlement; 2 Waves of Migration; 3 A Place in Australian Society; 4 The Watershed Years; 5 Diverse Voices; 6 Israel and Zionism; 7 Transformation or Disappearance?; 8 Jewish Women; 9 The Broader Community; 10 Recent immigrants; Conclusion; Appendix 1: Synagogues; Appendix 2*: Parliamentarians; Appendix 3: Hostels, * 1945-1960; Notes; Bibliography; Index. |
| Summary |
This book traces the Jewish community's history from its convict origins in 1788 through to today's vibrant Jewish culture in Australia, and highlights the social and cultural impact the Jews have had on Australia. The book also explores how Jews, as Australia's first ethnic group, have integrated into multicultural Australia. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Jews -- Australia -- History.
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Jews. |
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Australia. |
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History. |
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Australia -- Ethnic relations.
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Ethnic relations. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Rutland, Suzanne D. Jews in Australia. Port Melbourne, Vic. ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005 0521612853 (DLC) 2005010500 (OCoLC)59401321 |
| ISBN |
051113682X (electronic book) |
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9780511136825 (electronic book) |
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0511134630 |
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9780511134630 |
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