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1 online resource. |
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text file |
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Jewish identities in post-modern society
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Jewish identities in post modern society.
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| Summary |
"This book consists of a series of investigations into the cultural and behavioral patterns of East European immigrant Jews known to promote health and prevent disease beginning in the late 19th and into the 20th centuries. Drawing on data pointing to health as an economic commodity, leading to economic strength and social development, the author suggests that the high value accorded to health played a role in the relative economic prosperity of American Jews. The book explores the implications of good health as a source of human capital worthy of investment and its significance for recent immigrants"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Halacha : the foundation of Jewish Law and life -- Education and literacy : the path to good health -- Charity : Das Judische Herz -- Family First -- Childrearing practices and attitudes -- Alcoholism among the Jews -- Housing and jobs in the New World : health against all odds -- Socioeconomic status and health -- Health, culture, and wealth. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Jews -- Health and hygiene -- History.
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Jews -- Health and hygiene. |
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History. |
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Jews. |
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Jews, East European -- Health and hygiene -- United States -- History.
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Jews, East European. |
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United States. |
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Jews, East European -- United States -- Social conditions -- 19th century.
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Social conditions. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
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Jews, East European -- United States -- Social conditions -- 20th century.
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| Chronological Term |
20th century |
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Immigrants -- Health and hygiene -- United States -- History.
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Immigrants -- Health and hygiene. |
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Immigrants. |
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United States -- Ethnic relations.
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Ethnic relations. |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Emigration & Immigration. |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Social Classes. |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Disease & Health Issues. |
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Jews, East European -- Social conditions. |
| Chronological Term |
1800-1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Lindenthal, Jacob Jay. Abi gezunt Brighton, MA : Academic Studies Press, [2017] 9781618115362 (DLC) 2016037754 |
| ISBN |
1618115375 |
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9781618115379 (electronic book) |
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9781618115362 (hardback) |
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1618115367 |
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