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OverviewAs trends in Jewish Studies have turned attention to transnationalism, globalization, and hybrid cultures, the moment for a major new collection of essays redefining the conceptual frameworks of Jewish Language Studies is now. Languages of Modern Jewish Cultures collects work from the most prominent scholars in the field, bringing world literary and linguistic perspectives to generate distinctively new historical, cultural, theoretical, and scientific approaches to this topic of ongoing interest. The chapters of this edited volume consider, from multiple angles, the cultural politics of the myths, fantasies, and anxieties of linguistic multiplicity in the history, cultures, folkways, and politics of global Jewry. Jewish lingualisms may offer models for more precise conceptualizations of what we mean by multiculturalism, as residues of social interaction grounded in the lived experiences of Jews of divergent times and locations. Methodological range is as important to this project as linguistic range. Thus, in addition to approaches that highlight influence, borrowings, or acculturation, the volume represents those that highlight syncretism, the material conditions of Jewish life, and comparatist perspectives. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Joshua Miller , Anita NorichPublisher: The University of Michigan Press Imprint: The University of Michigan Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.609kg ISBN: 9780472053018ISBN 10: 0472053019 Pages: 452 Publication Date: 30 March 2016 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAbsolutely enlightening! [This book] will surely establish itself as a landmark edition on the fascinating and complex questions of Jewish languages and cultures in comparative perspective. -James E. Young, University of Massachusetts-Amherst A rich and heartening presentation of some of the best voices on Jewish language-scholarly, poetic, passionate, and learned-and a compelling reminder of the complex range of idioms of Jewish life and thought.-Jonathan Boyarin, Cornell University Author InformationJoshua Miller is Associate Professor of English at the University of Michigan, USA. Anita Norich is Professor of English at the University of Michigan, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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