Community and Polity: The Organizational Dynamics of American Jewry (Jewish Communal and Public Affairs)

By Daniel J. Elazar

Book Overview

An update and revision of the original 1976 edition. This study presents a two-fold discussion: a basic survey of the structure and functions of the American Jewish community, and a suggestion as to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0827605196
• ISBN13: 9780827605190
• Release Date: December 1995
• Publisher: Jewish Pubn Society
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 1.3" x 6.8"

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The late Daniel Elazar was one of the world's foremost students of Jewish communal and political life. In this comprehensive work he studies the American Jewish communities transformations in time. This is an essential work for anyone who wishes to understand the political and communal structure of American Jewish life.