Format:
xxix, 187 Seiten
,
25 cm
ISBN:
9781618115362
Series Statement:
Jewish identities in post-modern society
Content:
"This book consists of a series of investigations into the cultural and behavioral patterns of East European immigrant Jews known to promote health and prevent disease beginning in the late 19th and into the 20th centuries. Drawing on data pointing to health as an economic commodity, leading to economic strength and social development, the author suggests that the high value accorded to health played a role in the relative economic prosperity of American Jews. The book explores the implications of good health as a source of human capital worthy of investment and its significance for recent immigrants"--
Content:
Machine generated contents note: Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. Halacha--The Foundation of Jewish Law and Life -- Chapter 2. Education and Literacy: the Path to Good Health -- Social Support -- Chapter 3. Charity--Das Judische Herz -- Chapter 4. Family First -- Health-Related Behaviors -- Chapter 5. Childrearing Practices and Attitudes -- Chapter 6. Alcoholism Among the Jews -- Human Capital -- Chapter 7. Housing and Jobs in the New World--Health Against All Odds -- Implications -- Chapter 8. Socioeconomic Status and Health -- Chapter 9. Health, Culture, and Wealth -- Appendix I -- Infant Mortality -- Maternal Mortality -- Maternal Age -- Birth Intervals -- Breastfeeding and Infant Mortality -- Housing Congestion -- Maternal Employment During Pregnancy -- Appendix II -- Sources Corroborating Comparatively Low Rates of Tuberculosis Among Jews in Eastern Europe -- Sources Corroborating Comparatively Low Rates of Infection Among Jews -- Sources Corroborating Comparatively Low Rates of Influenza Among Jews -- Sources Corroborating Comparatively Low Rates of Typhoid Fever Among Jews -- Sources Corroborating Comparatively Low Rates of Mortality Associated with Whooping Cough, Scarlet Fever, and Measles Among Jews -- Sources Corroborating Comparatively Low Rates of Syphilis Among Jews -- Sources Corroborating Alcohol Consumption Among Jews -- Appendix III -- Additional Reading
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781618115379
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe Lindenthal, Jacob Jay, author Abi gezunt Boston : Academic Studies Press, 2016
Language:
English
Keywords:
USA
;
Juden
;
Osteuropa
;
Einwanderung
;
Gesundheit
;
Hygiene
