In addition to surveying the nature and development of Judaism, this book outlines the basics of practicqal Judaism--its festivals, prayers, customs, and various sects. Modern concerns and debates are also addressed, such as the impact of the Holocaust, the establishment of the State of Israel, the status of women, and medical and commercial ethics.

Judaism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

Religion & Spirituality

Solomon, Norman

Judaism

Oxford University Press

Norman Solomon's succinct book is an ideal introduction to Judaism as a religion and way of life. In addition to surveying the nature and development of Judaism, this Very Short Introduction outlines the basics of practical Judaism -- its festivals, prayers, customs, and various sects. Modern concerns and debates of the Jewish people are also addressed, such as the impact of the Holocaust, the establishment of the State of Israel, the status of women, and medical and commercial ethics. About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam

Judaism: A Very Short Introduction

Normon Solomon's succinct book is an ideal introduction to Judaism as a religion and way of life. Demonstrating the diverse nature and ethnic origin of Jewish people, Solomon explores how the religion has developed in the 2,000 years since the days of the Bible. This Very Short Introduction starts by outlining the basics of practical Judaism, including: festivals, prayers, customs, and various sects - and goes on to consider how Judaism has responded to, and dealt with, a number of key issues and debates, including the impact of the Holocaust and the establishment of the State of Israel. In this new edition, Solomon considers issues of contemporary Judaism in the 21st century, incorporating new material on the relationship between the Muslim faith and Judaism, the rise of Zohar and Kabala, and considers how the faith deals with issues such as homosexuality and gay marriage. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Nonmotorized Transportation Research And Issues

Transportation Research Board National Resear

Innovations in Instrumentation & Data Acquisition Systems (Trr 1432) (Transportation Research Record)

Performance-Related Testing & Evaluation of Aggregate & New Geomaterials (Trr 1418) (Transportation Research Record)

National Research Council

A text which draws on traditional sources, mainly but not exclusively Jewish, to address contemporary issues, ranging from conservation of the environment, through to business and commercial ethics, to relations between State and religion.

Judaism and World Religion (Library of Philosophy & Religion)

History

World

Macmillan

A humorous compilation of the buzzwords, soundbites, and doublespeak commonly used by politicians features more than one thousand entries accompanied by definitions, commentary, and examples of usage. Original.

The Power of Babble: The Politician's Dictionary of Buzzwords and Doubletalk for Every Occasion

Reference

Words, Language & Grammar

Dell Pub. Co.]

War Made Easy cuts through the dense web of spin to probe and scrutinize the key ""perception management"" techniques that have played huge roles in the promotion of American wars in recent decades. This guide to disinformation analyzes American military adventures past and present to reveal striking similarities in the efforts of various administrations to justify, and retain, public support for war. War Made Easy is essential reading. It documents a long series of deliberate misdeeds at the highest levels of power and lays out important guidelines to help readers distinguish a propaganda campaign from actual news reporting. With War Made Easy, every reader can become a savvy media critic and, perhaps, help the nation avoid costly and unnecessary wars.

War Made Easy: How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Trade Paper Press

Politics & Government

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