Abi Gezunt : Health and the American Jewish Dream
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| Title: | Abi Gezunt : Health and the American Jewish Dream |
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| Description: | This book consists of a series of investigations into the cultural and behavioral patterns of east European immigrant Jews known to promote health and prevent disease beginning in the late 19th and into the 20th centuries. Drawing on data pointing to health as an economic commodity, leading to economic strength and social development, the author suggests that the high value accorded to health played a role in the relative economic prosperity of American Jews. The book explores the implications of good health as a source of human capital worthy of investment and its significance for recent immigrants. |
| Authors: | Jacob Jay Lindenthal |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | Jews, East European--United States--Social conditions--20th century, Immigrants--Health and hygiene--United States--History, Jews, East European--United States--Social conditions--19th century, Jews--Health and hygiene--History, Jews, East European--Health and hygiene--United States--History |
| Categories: | SOCIAL SCIENCE / Jewish Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Emigration & Immigration, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Classes & Economic Disparity, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health Issues |
| Database: | eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
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