Jewish Nationality and Soviet Politics: The Jewish Sections of the CPSU, 1917-1930
Princeton, NJ. Princeton University Press, 1972. First edition. Hardcover. Quarto. XII, [2], 573, [1]pp. Original photographic dust jacket over cloth with gold lettering on spine. Remarkable work shedding light on a largely unknown aspect of Jewish nationality after the Bolshevik revolution. In order to 'Bolchevize' the Jewish population, the Soviets created within the Party a number of special Jewish Sections. Charged with the task of integrating the largely hostile or indifferent Jews into the new state - and, concomitantly, to weaken their attachment to traditional Jewish values and culture - the Sections' programs are, in effect, a case study of the modernization and secularization of an ethnic and religious minority. This work is illustrated with 7 b/w photographic reproductions. Minor foxing on top paper edge. Dj, binding and interior in overall very good condition. vg. Item #31155
ISBN: 0691075425
Price: $65.00