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Friends, colleagues, and neighbors : Jewish contributions to American history / David A. Rausch.

Title
Friends, colleagues, and neighbors : Jewish contributions to American history / David A. Rausch.
Author
Rausch, David A.
Publication
Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Books, c1996.

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Description
216 p.; 23 cm.
Summary
  • Friends, Colleagues, and Neighbors is a tribute to American Jewish contributions in the history of the United States as well as a reflection of the author's personal journey along the path of knowledge and understanding.
  • While neither attempting to glorify American Jews nor to have them appear smarter than other peoples, Rausch as a Gentile Christian takes a professional historical look at the significant contributions that the Jewish people have made that are integral to everyday life but have largely gone unnoticed in an age when peoplehoods are acknowledged and thanked.
  • In a timely and thorough analysis, Friends, Colleagues, and Neighbors examines the history of famous men and women many Americans may not realize are from Jewish backgrounds. In addition, the book presents American Jews who are making an impact on the nation while remaining virtually unknown to the general public.
  • Covering contributions of national import and civic responsibility, military service and philanthropy, scientific impact and medical breakthroughs, entertainment and commerce, Friends, Colleagues, and Neighbors is full of surprises and interesting details. Provocative and enlightening, the book underscores a diverse and dynamic peoplehood that has enhanced the culture, life, and livelihood of the United States.
Subject
  • Jews > United States > Civilization
  • Jews > United States > Biography
  • Jews > United States > Public opinion
  • Public opinion > United States
  • Gentiles > United States > Attitudes
  • United States > Civilization > Jewish influences
Genre/Form
  • collective biographies.
  • Biographies
  • Biographies.
Note
  • Includes index.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes index (pages 207-216).
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
1. Helping Hands -- 2. Government Service -- 3. Medicine and Health -- 4. Journalism and Literature -- 5. Sports and Entertainment -- 6. Ideas and Inventions -- 7. Business and Design -- 8. A Dynamic Peoplehood.
ISBN
0801011191
LCCN
^^^95051824^
OCLC
  • 34029660
  • SCSB-11202448
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library