Jewish Memory And the Cosmopolitan Order by Natan Sznaider (English) Hardcover B

Description: Jewish Memory And the Cosmopolitan Order by Natan Sznaider * This book weaves together an original argument about cosmopolitanism, and a plea for what the author calls rooted cosmopolitanism, with an historical argument about Jewish memory in relation to the Holocaust. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Natan Sznaider offers a highly original account of Jewish memory and politics before and after the Holocaust. It seeks to recover an aspect of Jewish identity that has been almost completely lost today - namely, that throughout much of their history Jews were both a nation and cosmopolitan, they lived in a constant tension between particularism and universalism. And it is precisely this tension, which Sznaider seeks to capture in his innovative conception of rooted cosmopolitanism, that is increasingly the destiny of all peoples today. The book pays special attention to Jewish intellectuals who played an important role in advancing universal ideas out of their particular identities. The central figure in this respect is Hannah Arendt and her concern to build a better world out of the ashes of the Jewish catastrophe. The book demonstrates how particular Jewish affairs are connected to current concerns about cosmopolitan politics like human rights, genocide, international law and politics. Jewish identity and universalist human rights were born together, developed together and are still fundamentally connected. This book will appeal both to readers interested in Jewish history and memory and to anyone concerned with current debates about citizenship and cosmopolitanism in the modern world. Back Cover Natan Sznaider offers a highly original account of Jewish memory and politics before and after the Holocaust. It seeks to recover an aspect of Jewish identity that has been almost completely lost today - namely, that throughout much of their history Jews were both a nation and cosmopolitan, they lived in a constant tension between particularism and universalism. And it is precisely this tension, which Sznaider seeks to capture in his innovative conception of rooted cosmopolitanism, that is increasingly the destiny of all peoples today. The book pays special attention to Jewish intellectuals who played an important role in advancing universal ideas out of their particular identities. The central figure in this respect is Hannah Arendt and her concern to build a better world out of the ashes of the Jewish catastrophe. The book demonstrates how particular Jewish affairs are connected to current concerns about cosmopolitan politics like human rights, genocide, international law and politics. Jewish identity and universalist human rights were born together, developed together and are still fundamentally connected. This book will appeal both to readers interested in Jewish history and memory and to anyone concerned with current debates about citizenship and cosmopolitanism in the modern world. Flap Natan Sznaider offers a highly original account of Jewish memory and politics before and after the Holocaust. It seeks to recover an aspect of Jewish identity that has been almost completely lost today - namely, that throughout much of their history Jews were both a nation and cosmopolitan, they lived in a constant tension between particularism and universalism. And it is precisely this tension, which Sznaider seeks to capture in his innovative conception of rooted cosmopolitanism, that is increasingly the destiny of all peoples today. The book pays special attention to Jewish intellectuals who played an important role in advancing universal ideas out of their particular identities. The central figure in this respect is Hannah Arendt and her concern to build a better world out of the ashes of the Jewish catastrophe. The book demonstrates how particular Jewish affairs are connected to current concerns about cosmopolitan politics like human rights, genocide, international law and politics. Jewish identity and universalist human rights were born together, developed together and are still fundamentally connected. This book will appeal both to readers interested in Jewish history and memory and to anyone concerned with current debates about citizenship and cosmopolitanism in the modern world. Author Biography NATAN SZNAIDER is Professor of Sociology at the Academic College in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. Table of Contents Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Paris, Geneva, and Port Bou: The Last EuropeansChapter 3: Frankfurt, Jerusalem, Offenbach, and New York: Jews and EuropeChapter 4: The View from Eastern Europe: From Warsaw to New YorkChapter 5: Zurich, Vilna, and Nuremberg: Generalized GuiltChapter 6: From Nuremberg to New York via JerusalemChapter 7: Between Drohobych and New York: An End and a New BeginningReferences Review "Jewish Memory enriches its interpretation with the analysis of significant political events and actions."—Political Studies Review "In this fine piece of writing, Sznaider confronts us directly with a paradox of current imaginations of new cosmopolitanism in Europe."—Sociological Review "What is Europe? Not a state, not a territory, argues Natan Sznaider, but a process of shifting borders, and a cosmopolitan memory and vision lived by a multi-lingual Jewish culture. This book exemplifies the richness of cosmopolitan theory and research in the humanities."—Ulrich Beck, University of Munich "Natan Sznaider brilliantly demonstrates that the Jew has become preeminently the symbol and the vehicle for cosmopolitanism. Jewish universalism and tribalism appear to epitomize the dilemmas and contradictions of the modern cosmopolitan imagination. Through the lens of Hannah Arendts philosophy and the traumatic history of European Jews, the author explores the contemporary debate about universal ethics. The result is a tour de force in history, sociology and political theory."—Bryan S. Turner, City University of New York "This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Jewish or any other politics. Sznaiders main thesis is that the particularity of memories and experiences is not subordinate to the universality of an idea such as cosmopolitanism - that the latter is void of worldly and even human relevance without the former. He makes his case through a close examination of modern Jewish thought, with specific and illuminating emphasis on Hannah Arendt. This is a work of inspired scholarship."—Jerome Kohn, New School University "Sznaiders book is a welcome addition to the growing list of scholars who understand Jewish politics, outside of Israel, as a transnational enterprise of activists, intellectuals, and NGOs." (Human Rights Review 2015) Long Description Natan Sznaider offers a highly original account of Jewish memory and politics before and after the Holocaust. It seeks to recover an aspect of Jewish identity that has been almost completely lost today - namely, that throughout much of their history Jews were both a nation and cosmopolitan, they lived in a constant tension between particularism and universalism. And it is precisely this tension, which Sznaider seeks to capture in his innovative conception of rooted cosmopolitanism, that is increasingly the destiny of all peoples today. The book pays special attention to Jewish intellectuals who played an important role in advancing universal ideas out of their particular identities. The central figure in this respect is Hannah Arendt and her concern to build a better world out of the ashes of the Jewish catastrophe. The book demonstrates how particular Jewish affairs are connected to current concerns about cosmopolitan politics like human rights, genocide, international law and politics. Jewish identity and universalist human rights were born together, developed together and are still fundamentally connected. This book will appeal both to readers interested in Jewish history and memory and to anyone concerned with current debates about citizenship and cosmopolitanism in the modern world. Review Text Jewish Memory enriches its interpretation with the analysis of significant political events and actions. Political Studies Review "In this fine piece of writing, Sznaider confronts us directly with a paradox of current imaginations of new cosmopolitanism in Europe." Sociological Review "What is Europe? Not a state, not a territory, argues Natan Sznaider, but a process of shifting borders, and a cosmopolitan memory and vision lived by a multi-lingual Jewish culture. This book exemplifies the richness of cosmopolitan theory and research in the humanities." Ulrich Beck, University of Munich "Natan Sznaider brilliantly demonstrates that the Jew has become preeminently the symbol and the vehicle for cosmopolitanism. Jewish universalism and tribalism appear to epitomize the dilemmas and contradictions of the modern cosmopolitan imagination. Through the lens of Hannah Arendts philosophy and the traumatic history of European Jews, the author explores the contemporary debate about universal ethics. The result is a tour de force in history, sociology and political theory." Bryan S. Turner, City University of New York "This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Jewish or any other politics. Sznaiders main thesis is that the particularity of memories and experiences is not subordinate to the universality of an idea such as cosmopolitanism - that the latter is void of worldly and even human relevance without the former. He makes his case through a close examination of modern Jewish thought, with specific and illuminating emphasis on Hannah Arendt. This is a work of inspired scholarship." Jerome Kohn, New School University Review Quote Jewish Memory enriches its interpretation with the analysis of significant political events and actions. Political Studies Review "In this fine piece of writing, Sznaider confronts us directly with a paradox of current imaginations of new cosmopolitanism in Europe." Sociological Review "What is Europe? Not a state, not a territory, argues Natan Sznaider, but a process of shifting borders, and a cosmopolitan memory and vision lived by a multi-lingual Jewish culture. This book exemplifies the richness of cosmopolitan theory and research in the humanities." Ulrich Beck, University of Munich "Natan Sznaider brilliantly demonstrates that the Jew has become preeminently the symbol and the vehicle for cosmopolitanism. Jewish universalism and tribalism appear to epitomize the dilemmas and contradictions of the modern cosmopolitan imagination. Through the lens of Hannah Arendts philosophy and the traumatic history of European Jews, the author explores the contemporary debate about universal ethics. The result is a tour de force in history, sociology and political theory." Bryan S. Turner, City University of New York "This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Jewish or any other politics. Sznaiders main thesis is that the particularity of memories and experiences is not subordinate to the universality of an idea such as cosmopolitanism - that the latter is void of worldly and even human relevance without the former. He makes his case through a close examination of modern Jewish thought, with specific and illuminating emphasis on Hannah Arendt. This is a work of inspired scholarship." Jerome Kohn, New School University Details ISBN0745647952 Pages 200 Year 2011 ISBN-10 0745647952 ISBN-13 9780745647951 Format Hardcover Imprint Polity Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 296 Subtitle and the Cosmopolitan Order Short Title JEWISH MEMORY & THE COSMOPOLIT Language English Media Book Publication Date 2011-08-05 Edition 1st UK Release Date 2011-08-05 AU Release Date 2011-08-05 NZ Release Date 2011-08-05 Author Natan Sznaider Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Alternative 9780745647968 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136301462;

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