What is it about?
The transition from a European religious identity to a more secular and inclusive American identity via participation in sporting activities.
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Why is it important?
While there has been significant study of Jewish people in America, there has been little analysis of the role of sport in the acculturation and assimilation process. This study attempts to rectify that lapse.
Perspectives
This study offers a valuable comparison with other ethnic and religious groups who encountered similar obstacles to Americanization.
Gerald Gems
North Central College
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This page is a summary of: Jews, Sport, and the Construction of an American Identity, January 2015, Brill,
DOI: 10.1163/9789004284494_007.
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