"A groundbreaking work. . . . Penslar persuasively demonstrates that economic issues, or 'political economy, ' had a profound impact on the shape and character of Jewish self-understanding. . . . It will be required reading for all scholars . . . . [and] will also capture the attention of a general audience."--David Sorkin, author of "Moses Mendelssohn and the Religious Enlightenment" "A major contribution. . . . Placing economics at the center of modern European Jewish history, Penslar presents an original interpretation ...
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"A groundbreaking work. . . . Penslar persuasively demonstrates that economic issues, or 'political economy, ' had a profound impact on the shape and character of Jewish self-understanding. . . . It will be required reading for all scholars . . . . [and] will also capture the attention of a general audience."--David Sorkin, author of "Moses Mendelssohn and the Religious Enlightenment" "A major contribution. . . . Placing economics at the center of modern European Jewish history, Penslar presents an original interpretation of the critical issues of modern Jewish history: emancipation, social mobility, anti-Semitism, and the construction of new identities."--Paula E. Hyman, author of "The Jews of Modern France"
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First edition. Hardcover. Near fine in near fine dust jacket. Ink signature and date at top of title. A tight, clean and otherwise unmarked copy. 374pp.
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Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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Minor rubbing. VG., dustwrapper. 23x15cm, xi, 374 pp. Contents: Jews, Paupers & Other Savages: The Economic Image of the Jew in Western Europe, 1648-1848; The Origins of Jewish Political Economy, 1648-1848; The Origins of Modern Jewish Philanthropy, 1789-1860; Homo economicus judaicus and the Spirit of Capitalism, 1848-1914; Solving the "Jewish Problem": Jewish Social Policy, 1860-1933; From Social Policy to Social Engineering, 1870-1933; Epilogue.
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New. Throughout European history, Jews have been associated with commerce and the money trade, rendered both visible and vulnerable, like Shylock, by their economic distinctiveness. This is the story of Jewish perceptions of this economic difference and its effect on modern Jewish identity. Num Pages: 385 pages, Illustrations (some col. ), ports. BIC Classification: 1D; HBTB; JFSR1; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 494. 2001. 1st Edition. Hardcover.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
