Current & World Affairs

Explores the cycle of Jewish holidays, which reflects a sense of identity with, and belonging to, the Jewish people, while simultaneously shaping that identity and sense of belonging. Throughout the generations, observance of the holidays has developed and changed, thus enabling generations of Jews, in their various communities, to define their own national identity and sense of belonging.

This volume is the first authoritative historical textbook to look at the origins, development and evolution of seaside Pierrot troupes and concert parties and their popular performance heritage.

This compelling and bestselling study is the first to fully integrate the military, political, social, economic, and civilian perspectives with rank-and-file accounts from the soldiers of both armies during the inexorably march north toward their mutual destinies at Gettysburg.

Author Robin L. Owen demonstrates how US Congresswoman Barbara Jordan turned her religious faith and her faith in the Constitution into a powerful civil religious expression. Jordan's particular use of the Constitution-deeply connected with her background and identity-represents the agency and power reflected in her speeches.

Author Robin L. Owen demonstrates how US Congresswoman Barbara Jordan turned her religious faith and her faith in the Constitution into a powerful civil religious expression. Jordan's particular use of the Constitution-deeply connected with her background and identity-represents the agency and power reflected in her speeches.