Yiddish: biography of a language
Yiddish: Biography of a Language presents the story of the foundational vernacular of Ashkenazi Jews, from its origins to the present, spoken around the world. This book examines the uses of Yiddish and values invested in it to trace the dynamic interrelation of the language, its speakers, and their...
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| Tipo de documento: | Recurso Electrónico Livro |
| Idioma: | Inglês |
| Serviço de pedido Subito: | Pedir agora. |
| Verificar disponibilidade: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
| Publicado em: |
Oxford
Oxford University Press USA - OSO
2020
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| Em: | Ano: 2020 |
| Análises: | [Rezension von: Shandler, Jeffrey, 1956-, Yiddish] (2022) (Esṭraikh, Genadi, 1952 -)
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| (Cadeias de) Palavra- chave padrão: | B
Ídiche
/ História
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| Outras palavras-chave: | B
Electronic books
B Yiddish language-History |
| Acesso em linha: |
Volltext (lizenzpflichtig) |
| Parallel Edition: | Não eletrônico
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| Resumo: | Yiddish: Biography of a Language presents the story of the foundational vernacular of Ashkenazi Jews, from its origins to the present, spoken around the world. This book examines the uses of Yiddish and values invested in it to trace the dynamic interrelation of the language, its speakers, and their cultures. Cover -- Yiddish -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Author's Note -- Introduction -- 1. Date and Place of Birth -- 2. Family Background -- 3. Residence -- 4. Name -- 5. Gender -- 6. Appearance -- 7. Health -- 8. Religion -- 9. Education -- 10. Literacy -- 11. Occupation -- 12. Political Affiliation -- 13. Personality -- 14. Life Expectancy -- Notes -- Glossary -- Index. |
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| Descrição do item: | Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources |
| Descrição Física: | 1 online resource (265 pages) |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-065198-5 |
