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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Seth D. Kunin's book fills a large void in the academic literature treating crypto-Judaism and is an extremely significant contribution to the field. This work should attract the attention of a wide audience, both academic and lay alike. For academicians in the fields of social science and history, as well as university libraries, this book should be a requirement for their shelves." -- Stanley M. Hordes, University of New Mexico A fascinating ethnographic study... highly recommended. Choice
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. Diversity and Complexity 2. The Case Against the Authenticity of Crypto-Judaism in New Mexico 3. The Case for the Authenticity of Crypto-Judaism in New Mexico 4. Ideal Types of Crypto-Jewish Identity 5. Crypto-Jewish Practice: Memory and Bricolage 6. A Postmodern Take on Crypto-Judaism Conclusion Theoretical Appendix. (Neo)-Structuralism: A Basis for Understanding the Transformative Use of Structure in Crypto-Jewish Culture Notes Bibliography Index
