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Polin: Studies in Polish Jewry Volume 24: Jews and Their Neighbours in Eastern Europe Since 1750 (Polin: Studies in Polish Jewry,Used
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Relations between Jews and their neighbors in eastern Europe have long been perceived both in the popular mind and in conventional scholarship as being in a permanent state of conflict. This book counters that image by exploring long neglected aspects of intergroup interaction and exchange. In so doing, it broadens our understanding of Jewish history and culture, as well as that of eastern Europe. Whereas traditional historiography concentrates on the differences between Jews and nonJews, the essays in this collection focus on commonalities: the social, political, and economic worlds that members of different groups often shared. Shifting the emphasis in this way allows quite a different picture to emerge. Jews may have been subject to the whims of ruling powers and influenced by broader cultural and political developments, but at the same time they exerted a discernible influence on them the social, cultural, and political spheres were ones that they not only shared, but that they also helped to create. This model of reciprocal influence and exchange has much to offer to the study of intergroup relations in eastern Europe and beyond. Designed to move the study of east European Jewry beyond the intellectual and academic discourse of difference that has long troubled scholars, this volume contributes to our perception of how members of different groups operate and interact on a multitude of different levels. The various contributions represent a wide crosssection of opinions and approaches historical, literary, and cultural. Taken together, they move our understanding of east European Jewry from the realm of the mythical to a more rational mode. In addition to essays considering interactions between Jews and Poles, other contributions examine relations between Jews and other ethnic groups (Lithuanians and Russians), discuss negotiations with various governments (Habsburg, Lithuanian, Polish, Russian, and Soviet), analyze exchanges between Jews and different cultural realms (German, Polish, and Russian), and explore how the politics of memory affects contemporary interpretations of these and related phenomena. (Series: Polin: Studies in Polish Jewry)
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Polin: Studies in Polish Jewry Volume 24'? A: The book focuses on the relationships between Jews and their neighbors in Eastern Europe since 1750, challenging the traditional perception of conflict and highlighting aspects of inter-group interaction and exchange.
- Q: Who is the author of this volume? A: The book is authored by Israel Bartal, a noted scholar in Jewish history.
- Q: What topics are covered in this volume? A: Topics include Jewish interactions with Poles, Lithuanians, and Russians, negotiations with various governments, and the politics of memory affecting contemporary interpretations.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 456 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This volume is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Polin: Studies in Polish Jewry Volume 24' published? A: The book was published on February 24, 2012.
- Q: Is this book a new or used copy? A: The item is in new condition.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is an abridged edition of the volume.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the essays of this collection? A: The essays explore themes of commonalities between Jews and non-Jews and the reciprocal influence in social, political, and cultural spheres.
- Q: How does this book contribute to the study of East European Jewry? A: It shifts the focus from conflict to mutual influence and interaction, providing a broader understanding of Jewish history within the context of Eastern Europe.