The ordeal of civility
Freud, Marx, Lévi-Strauss, and the Jewish struggle with modernity
John Murray Cuddihy · 1974 · 544 pages
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John Murray Cuddihy examines the cultural and intellectual history of Jews in twentieth-century America, analyzing how the tension between communal particularism and modern universalism was navigated. An erudite work that explores identity, assimilation, and the enduring challenge of balancing tradition and modernity in pluralistic societies.
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| Author | John Murray Cuddihy |
|---|---|
| Original title | Ordeal of Civility |
| Year of publication | 1974 |
| Pages | 544 |
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