{"product_id":"mediating-modernity-lauren-b-strauss-9780814333952","title":"Mediating Modernity: Challenges and Trends in the Jewish Encounter with the Modern World","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eA landmark collection of essays by prominent academics in modern Jewish and German-Jewish history, honoring Michael A. Meyer, a pioneer in those fields.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Mediating Modernity, contemporary Jewish scholars pay tribute to Michael A. Meyer, scholar of German-Jewish history and the history of Reform Judaism, with a collection of essays that highlight growing diversity within the discipline of Jewish studies. The occasion of Meyer's seventieth birthday has served as motivation for his colleagues Lauren B. Strauss and Michael Brenner to compile this volume, with essays by twenty-four leading academics, representing institutions in five countries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMediating Modernity is introduced by an overview of modern Jewish historiography, largely drawing on Meyer's work in that field, delineating important connections between the writing of history and the environment in which it is written. Meyer's own areas of specialization are reflected in essays on Moses Mendelssohn, German-Jewish historiography, the religious and social practices of German Jews, Reform Judaism, and various Jewish communities in America. The volume's field of inquiry is broadened by essays that deal with gender issues, literary analysis, and the historical relationship of Israel and the Palestinians. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough other volumes have been compiled to honor Jewish historians, Mediating Modernity is unique in the personal and intellectual relationships shared by its contributors and Michael A. Meyer. Scholars of Jewish studies, German history, and religious history will appreciate this timely volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lauren B. Strauss\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0814333958\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780814333952\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wayne State University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/02\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 392\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.22h x 6.55w x 1.35d","brand":"Lauren B. Strauss","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48014220820735,"sku":"9780814333952","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6b96af68-8502-45c1-8126-bc05995ad979.jpg?v=1767747430","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mediating-modernity-lauren-b-strauss-9780814333952","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}