The Foundations of American Jewish Liberalism

ISBN-13: 9781108708852 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 270 str.

Kenneth D. Wald

Opis

American Jews have built a political culture based on the principle of equal citizenship in a secular state. This book examines how this worldview developed and how it has influenced American Jews' political behavior since the founding. It offers insights for readers interested in history, law, politics, religion, and Judaism.

Recenzje

'… insightful, thoughtful, and delightful to read.' Gil Troy, AJS Review

Spis treści

Part I. The Problem(s) of American Jewish Liberalism: 1. America is different; 2. Why American Jewish politics is puzzling; 3. How is America different?; Part II. Development of the American Jewish Political Culture: 4. How Jews fell in love with the American regime; 5. Jewish political culture in the early national period; 6. Consolidating Jewish political culture; 7. Early twentieth century challenges to Jewish political culture; Part III. Jewish Liberalism and the Democratic Party in the Post-New Deal Era; 8. Jewish political culture during the 'long sixties' and after; 9. Resurgence of democratic partisanship in the post-new deal era; 10. The persistence of the Jewish liberal tradition; References; Index.