| This book provides a convenient, single source for better understanding Jewish diversity in America, Israel, and other societies—and the implications of recent changes in the identities, lifestyles and beliefs of Jews for their personal and social lives in the twenty-first century. The authoritative studies by modern scholars presented in this volume dispel stereotypes about Jewish men and women, by revealing the wide range of cognitive, affective, and behavioral differences among Jews with respect to:
The rich collection of facts, perspectives and insights contained in this anthology—written by leading thinkers in sociology, psychology, history, religious studies, philosophy, education, economics, demography, political science, and psychiatry—makes Essential Readings On Jewish Identities, Lifestyles & Beliefs a vital resource not only for Jews and students of Judaism, but for all individuals concerned about issues involving identity, assimilation, acculturation, conflict, and discrimination among members of minority groups in multicultural societies.
| Table of Contents | Publisher's Preface | |