Review (PDF) The Jews: A History
The Jews: A History, second edition, explores the religious, cultural, social, and economic diversity of the Jewish people and their faith. The latest edition incorporates new research and includes a broader spectrum of people - mothers, children, workers, students, artists, and radicals - whose perspectives greatly expand the story of Jewish life.
Paperback: 560 pages
Publisher: Routledge; 2 edition (November 26, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0205858260
ISBN-13: 978-0205858262
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.8 x 10.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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UPDATED REVIEW: The second edition of this book is now available at lower prices in various formats, making it more accessible. In August 2015, one can rent a copy of the book for as little as about $22 for one semester, which is probably sufficient for many students. I have changed my evaluation of the book to 4 stars and I have decided to assign the book as one of the required books in my course on Jewish Diaspora. It is a comprehensive, colorful book, with many attractive features, although one would prefer that the price for a print copy or a an e-book copy would be lower and more affordable.Original Review from Dec. 2013:I was sent an advance copy of the book, which is quite attractively designed, with up to date coverage of major trends of Jewish history since the Biblical period to the present. I am considering using it as a text for an introductory college course on the Jewish Diaspora, but I am troubled by the relatively expensive prices listed for the book, both in paperback ($72.) and in Kindle format ($50.). A Kindle book for $50 is an imposition on students who qualify for Pell Grants and other need based financial aid even at a relatively inexpensive public university. The book I currently use is Raymond Scheindlin's aptly named A Short History of the Jewish People, available in paperback for less than $15 with Prime free shipping, and for less than $10 for used copies including shipping. The second edition of The Jews: A History is definitely more colorful, with more content, color maps, and many photographs, but it is prohibitively costly, reminiscent of some of the social studies textbooks marketed for use in high schools. If the price for The Jews: A History were more reasonable, I would have no compunction about requiring my students to buy it as a basic textbook on the Jewish experience. As an update, I notice that the first edition (2008) of this book is available for RENTAL FOR $28.50, with Fulfillment.
Easy to read, the chapters are a little long because of how much text fits on a single page, but overall it's a good resource in a Judaic Studies class, and saved me a lot of money.
This is a very informative book. Very thorough
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