Kosher Feijoada and Other Paradoxes of Jewish Life in São Paulo

by Misha Klein

Book Overview

"The special strength of this book, aside from its lyrical writing, is that the author effortlessly blends the meaning of being Jewish in Brazil with that country's much noted racial and cultural tolerance and shows how Jewish identity is impacted by Brazilian concepts of race and ethnicity. It is a delight to read."--Maxine Margolis, University of Florida

"A fascinating ethnography of contemporary life among middle- and upper-middle class...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081306211X
• ISBN13: 9780813062112
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: University Press of Florida
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"