In her hands: the education of Jewish girls in tsarist Russia

Education in an era of change -- Unintended consequences : the emergence of private schools for Jewish girls -- Enlightened self-interest : teaching Jewish girls in tsarist Russia -- For wisdom is better than pearls : financing Jewish girls' education -- Educating Jewish daughters -- The wisdom...

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Main Author: Adler, Eliyana R. 1969- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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WorldCat: WorldCat
Fernleihe:Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste
Published: Detroit, Mich. Wayne State Univ. Press c 2011
In:Year: 2011
Reviews:How Jews Are Made in the East (2013) (Schainker, Ellie)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Russia / Jewish woman / Girls' school / History 1831-1881
Further subjects:B Jewish day schools (Russia) 19th century
B Russia History 1801-1917
B Jewish day schools Russia History 19th century
B Russia History 1801-1917
B Jewish girls Education (Russia) 19th century
B Jewish girls Education Russia History 19th century
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Summary:Education in an era of change -- Unintended consequences : the emergence of private schools for Jewish girls -- Enlightened self-interest : teaching Jewish girls in tsarist Russia -- For wisdom is better than pearls : financing Jewish girls' education -- Educating Jewish daughters -- The wisdom of women builds her house : Jewish school girls -- Who can find a woman of valor? : Jewish women's education in public discourse -- New birds, new wings : educational developments in the Jewish community -- Conclusion : rediscovering private schools for Jewish girls
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:081433492X