UID:
kobvindex_JMB00073132
Format:
239 Seiten
ISBN:
9781845457747
Content:
Jewish historiography tends to stress the religious, cultural, and political aspects of the past. By contrast the economyA" has been pushed to the margins of the Jewish discourse and scholarship since the end of the Second World War. This volume takes a fresh look at Jews and the economy, arguing that a broader, cultural approach is needed to understand the central importance of the economy. The very dynamics of economy and its ability to function depend on the ability of individuals to interact, and on the shared values and norms that are fostered within ethnic communities. Thus this volume sheds new light on the interrelationship between religion, ethnicity, culture, and the economy, revealing the potential of an economic turnA" in the study of history.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Language:
English
URL:
http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:8991/F?func=service&doc_library=BVB01&doc_number=021180193&line_number=0001&func_code=DB_RECORDS&service_type=MEDIA$zInhaltsverzeichnis
Author information:
Reuveni, Gideon
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