{"product_id":"the-german-jews-in-america-9780761866176","title":"The German Jews in America","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book describes the assimilation and acculturation of a small minority who immigrated to the United States in the nineteenth century and again in the twentieth century. Gerhard Falk focuses on refugees who fled from Nazi tyranny in the 1930s, immigrated to America, and succeeded despite immense obstacles. This book includes a review of the most prominent academics that made major contributions to science, medicine, art, and literature in America. The German Jews in America demonstrates that America is still the land of opportunity for everyone who makes an effort, no matter what their religion, ethnicity, or race. In addition, this book is a key to understanding immigration and the role of community in providing the support needed in becoming an American.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSociologist Falk addresses the experience of German Jews, most of whom entered the US in two waves: in the middle 1800s and then as refugees from Nazi Germany.  German Jews are commonly comprehended as an elite group due to their education, occupational skills, Western cultural orientation, and accomplishments in business, finance, the professions, and other activities.  Falk challenges this view.  Providing a detailed summary of the group’s reasons for migration and patterns of adaptation to the US, he contends that their small numbers and flight from the Nazis meant that they were marginalized within the eastern European–dominated US Jewish community.  Moreover, while the group was known for their achievements, the average German Jewish immigrant was more likely to be a small business owner than an accomplished statesman or financier.  Despite their disadvantages, German Jews and their children made remarkable strides in adapting and contributing to US society.  The book is packed with fascinating details about the population.  Especially for readers interested in history, religion, and ethnic groups.  Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readership levels. * CHOICE *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments Preface Chapter 1 — Prologue Chapter 2 — The Germans Re-Invent Judaism Chapter 3 — The Persecution of the German Jews, 1933–1941 Chapter 4 — The Refugees Come to America Chapter 5 — Scientists, Professors and Academics Chapter 6 — From Immigrant to Marginal Man Chapter 7 — Assimilation, Acculturation and the Immigrant Bibliography Index","brand":"University Press of America","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037884678487,"sku":"9780761866176","price":33.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780761866176.jpg?v=1750938009","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-german-jews-in-america-9780761866176","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}