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Jews and Booze: Becoming American in the Age of Prohibition Hardcover - 2012

by Marni Davis


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- "A provocative study." - Publishers Weekly - "A fascinating, nuanced social history." - Kirkus - "Lively, well-researched, and comprehensive." - Jonathan D. Sarna, author of American Judaism - "Imaginatively conceived, fiercely researched, beautifully written." - Stephen J. Whitfield, author In Search of American Jewish Culture - "Groundbreaking study... deftly blends social and cultural history." - Tony Michels, author of A Fire in Their Hearts - "Engrossing and well-written." - Jewish Book Council - "Thoughtful, instructive, and often insightful." - The New York Times Book Review - "A comprehensive look at a little-discussed historical subject." - Jenny Hendrix, Forward - "Fascinating, academically sophisticated, and superbly written." - Tablet Magazine - "Informative and entertaining." - Glen C. Altschuler, San Francisco Chronicle - "Touches on a most important topic... fascinating work." - David Geffen, International Jerusalem Post - "Interesting, anecdotes, facts and figures... charming history to make the reader thirsty for another round." - Evan Rail, Times Literary Supplement "An excellent book... A complex and sophisticated narrative." - Journal of American History

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  • Title Jews and Booze: Becoming American in the Age of Prohibition
  • Author Marni Davis
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition; F
  • Pages 272
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher New York University Press, New York
  • Date 2012-01-01
  • ISBN 9780814720288 / 0814720285
  • Weight 1.1 lbs (0.50 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.9 in (23.11 x 16.26 x 2.29 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 19th Century
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Chronological Period: 1900-1949
    • Ethnic Orientation: Jewish
  • Library of Congress subjects United States - Ethnic relations, Alcoholic beverage industry - United States
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2011028199
  • Dewey Decimal Code 363.410

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Citations

  • Choice, 07/01/2012, Page 0
  • Kirkus Reviews, 10/15/2011, Page 0
  • Library Journal, 11/15/2011, Page 81
  • New York Times Book Review, 01/29/2012, Page 10
  • Publishers Weekly, 11/14/2011, Page 45
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