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Inspecting Jews: American Jewish Detective Stories
USA), Laurence Roth (Assistant Professor of English and Jewish Studies, Susquehanna University,
Inspecting Jews: American Jewish Detective Stories
USA), Laurence Roth (Assistant Professor of English and Jewish Studies, Susquehanna University,
This text argues that the popular genre of Jewish detective stories offers insights into the construction of ethnic and religious identity. It examines these stories not only as a genre of literature but also as a reflection of contemporary acculturation in the American Jewish popular arts.
296 pages
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | November 20, 2003 |
ISBN13 | 9780813533698 |
Publishers | Rutgers University Press |
Pages | 296 |
Dimensions | 161 × 227 × 17 mm · 403 g |