The Jews of Latin America

by Judith Laikin Elkin

Overview

When it was first published in 1980, Judith Laikin Elkin's foundational book on the Jewish communities of Latin America quickly became the standard resource on the topic. This new edition, the first in fifteen years, brings the story up-to-date, incorporating the events of recent decades and reflecting new insights provoked by the changing political, cultural, and economic conditions throughout the region.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781588268723
Publisher:	Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	04/03/2014
Edition description:	3rd edition
Pages:	363
Sales rank:	849,492
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Judith Laikin Elkin is founding president of the Latin American Jewish Studies Association.

Editorial Reviews

Despite the importance of this migration, no satisfactory scholarly study of Latin American Jews existed until Judith Laikin Elkin published this book.... In brief, she has made a major contribution to Latin American immigrant and social history.

American Historical Review

A fascinating read, valuable for those interested in the history of a specific Jewish community and the larger issues of the continent and of immigration in general. Highly recommended.

Choice

An invaluable source of information about the Jews of Latin America.

Randall C. Belinfante

Indispensable to any student of Latin American Jewry seeking a broad introduction to a burgeoning field still in its incubation stages (and largely created by the author).... The conceptual insights sprinkled throughout render The Jews of Latin America much more than a utilitarian reference guide.

Journal of Jewish Studies