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The Population History of German Jewry 1815-1939: Based on the Collections and Preliminary Research of Prof. Usiel Oscar Schmelz

The Population History of German Jewry 1815-1939: Based on the Collections and Preliminary Research of Prof. Usiel Oscar Schmelz - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:Steven Mark Lowenstein, David N. Myers, Michael BerenbaumTheme:Ethnic Orientation/Jewish, Religious Orientation/JewishPublish date:5/30/2023Pages:764
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Academic Studies PressISBN-13:9798887191089UPC:9798887191089Book Category:History, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Europe, Jewish, Jewish StudiesBook Topic:GermanySize:9.40 x 6.60 x 1.80 inchesWeight:1.226Product ID:SC2338G3QT
AJL 2024 Judaica Reference & Bibliography Awards Honorable Mention

The late Steven Lowenstein was a brilliant social historian who, after retiring from his academic position at the University of Judaism, toiled for years-and up to his final days--to complete this monumental book, which is the definitive demographic history of German Jewry. Lowenstein took the research of Hebrew University demographer Professor Osiel Oscar Schmelz and brought it to life in the daily lived experiences of German Jews.

The book is organized chronologically from Napoleon to German Unification (1815-1871), Imperial Germany and then the post- World War I era through the Nazi period. Later chapters are regional and topical studies.

Lowenstein's calling as a social historian required him to examines "every leaf on every tree in the forest;" but he never lost sight of the trees and the forest - larger context.

We know the ending of the story of German Jewry. Lowenstein's great achievement is to document the extraordinary demographic resources that bespoke a vibrant German Jewish culture--and made that ending especially tragic.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Academic Studies PressISBN-13:9798887191089UPC:9798887191089Book Category:History, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Europe, Jewish, Jewish StudiesBook Topic:GermanySize:9.40 x 6.60 x 1.80 inchesWeight:1.226Product ID:SC2338G3QT
Professor Steven Lowenstein was Isadore Levine Professor of Jewish History at the University of Judaism (now American Jewish University). He was recognized as one of the most innovative practitioners of German-Jewish social and authored important works in the field including Frankfurt on the Hudson: The German-Jewish Community of Washington Heights, 1933-1983, The Berlin Jewish Community: Enlightenment, Family and Crisis, 1770-1830, and the award-winning Jewish Cultural Tapestry. Following retirement, he became a social worker, working on Skid Row in Los Angeles, and completing this book.


Publisher: Academic Studies Press

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