Jewish Consumer Cultures in Nineteenth and Twentieth-Century Europe and North America

This book explores the place and meaning of consumption in Jewish lives and the roles Jews played in different consumer cultures in modern Europe and North America. It brings Jewish studies and the history and theory of consumer culture into dialogue, examining topics such as Jewish business practices, the realization of a Jewish national homeland, luxury and gender, and political dimensions of consumer choice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 310 pages
Publication date: 24 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This captivating book delves into the profound significance and multifaceted roles of consumption in the lives of Jews across modern Europe and North America. Through groundbreaking and innovative research, it establishes a vital dialogue between Jewish studies and the field of consumer culture, shedding light on the intricate connections between these two realms. The book's chapters explore a wide range of topics, including the emergence of niche commercial practices by Jewish businesspeople in various transnational contexts, the imaginative marketing and realization of a Jewish national homeland in Palestine through consumer goods and strategies, the intricate associations between Jews, luxury, and gender in diverse settings, and the political dimensions of consumer choice.

Collectively, these essays showcase the enriching insights that the study of consumption offers into modern Jewish history, while also illuminating the study of Jewish religious observance, ethnic identities, gender formations, and immigrant trajectories on a global scale. By examining the intersection of consumption and Jewish experiences, this book provides a fresh and insightful perspective on the complex tapestry of contemporary society.

This captivating book delves into the profound significance and multifaceted roles of consumption in the lives of Jews across modern Europe and North America. Through groundbreaking and innovative research, it establishes a vital dialogue between Jewish studies and the field of consumer culture, shedding light on the intricate connections between these two realms. The book's chapters explore a wide range of topics, including the emergence of niche commercial practices by Jewish businesspeople in various transnational contexts, the imaginative marketing and realization of a Jewish national homeland in Palestine through consumer goods and strategies, the intricate associations between Jews, luxury, and gender in diverse settings, and the political dimensions of consumer choice.

Collectively, these essays showcase the enriching insights that the study of consumption offers into modern Jewish history, while also illuminating the study of Jewish religious observance, ethnic identities, gender formations, and immigrant trajectories on a global scale. By examining the intersection of consumption and Jewish experiences, this book provides a fresh and insightful perspective on the complex tapestry of contemporary society.

Weight: 425g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030889623
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022