Baum, Devorah
Feeling Jewish
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300212440
- author:
- Baum, Devorah
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 296
- Dimensions:
- 146 mm X 217 mm
- Genre:
- 21.59 x 14.73 x 2.54 centimetres, History, Jewish, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Feeling Jewish: A Book for Just About Anyone by Devorah Baum explores what it means to feel Jewish in all its complexity. From self-hatred and guilt to paranoia and hysteria, Baum delves into the world of fiction, film, memoir, and psychoanalysis to shed light on a series of feelings often associated with modern Jews.
Reflecting on why these negative feelings have been so frequently depicted by others and by themselves, Baum questions their significance. In an era of globalization where people are increasingly marginalized and uprooted, she argues that such "Jewish" feelings are becoming more common to us all. This thought-provoking book bridges the usual fault lines between left and right, insider and outsider, Jew and Gentile.
Feeling Jewish offers a unique perspective on our divisive times, drawing on a wide range of sources from Franz Kafka to Woody Allen, among others. Baum's insightful exploration makes for an indispensable guide for anyone looking to understand the complexities of feeling Jewish in today's world.
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