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Princeton University Press Jazz Age Jews by Princeton University Press - History Book

Name: Jazz Age Jews by Princeton University Press - History Book
Brand: Princeton University Press
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Explore the complex history of American Jewish identity during a transformative era. By the 1920s, Jewish Americans were achieving significant success across economic, political, and cultural sectors. However, this period was marked by a unique psychological paradox. As children of immigrants moved into mainstream society, many chose to maintain a sense of distinction rather than seeking full assimilation. This book examines why many individuals preferred a marginal status over complete acculturation, opting instead to identify with groups that remained outside the American mainstream. Through the collective stories of Al Jolson, Felix Frankfurter, and Arnold Rothstein, the text provides a deep look into the social dynamics of the time. These three figures, all born in the 1880s and raised near Jewish ghettos, serve as lenses to understand the tension between success and identity. This work is a significant addition for readers interested in social and cultural history, offering a detailed perspective on how a community navigated its place in a rapidly changing nation.

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Examines the social and cultural history of Jewish Americans during the 1920s and the era of the Jazz Age.

Analyzes the psychological paradox of successful immigrants choosing resistance over total assimilation into mainstream society.

Uses the lives of Al Jolson, Felix Frankfurter, and Arnold Rothstein to illustrate broader historical trends.

Provides insight into the experiences of individuals born in the 1880s who grew up near American Jewish ghettos.

Offers a detailed study of the economic, political, and cultural measures of success for Jewish communities in early 20th-century America.

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Brand: Princeton University Press
Format: paperback
ASIN: 0691116539
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Social & Cultural > Jewish
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 31 August 2003
Listed Since: 13 February 2007

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