Freedman, Harry
Britain's Jews: Confidence, Maturity, Anxiety
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472987259
- author:
- Freedman, Harry
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Continuum
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 16.3 x 3.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Sociology of Religion,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Britain's Jews: Confidence, Maturity, Anxiety by Harry Freedman is an insightful exploration of the Jewish community in Britain. Despite their success and prominence in various fields, British Jews face a unique set of challenges and anxieties that are deeply ingrained in their history and identity. From their origins as impoverished refugees from Eastern Europe to their current status as a confident and mature minority, British Jews have navigated complex social and cultural landscapes. This book offers a nuanced understanding of the tensions between their past and present, and how these shape their experiences and relationships with the wider society. Through a detailed examination of Jewish life in Britain, Freedman sheds light on the complexities of identity, community, and belonging in modern society.