The Jew of Culture

The Jew of Culture
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Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Total Pages : 276
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ISBN-10 : 0813927064
ISBN-13 : 9780813927060
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Book Synopsis The Jew of Culture by : Philip Rieff

Download or read book The Jew of Culture written by Philip Rieff and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The purpose of this collection of Rieff's writings ... is to trace the evolution of the 'Jews of culture' over the course of his work." --introd.


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