Ignorant. Brutal. Male. One of these stereotypes of the Ku Klux Klan offers a misleading picture. In Women of the Klan; sociologist Kathleen M. Blee dismantles the popular notion that politically involved women are always inspired by pacifism; equality; and justice. In her new preface; Blee reflects on how recent scholarship on gender and right-wing extremism suggests new ways to understand women's place in the 1920s Klan's crusade for white and Christian supremacy.
#1006393 in Books 2006-05-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.17 x 6.00l; 1.40 #File Name: 0520248481476 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Purchased as a gift. I had originally taken a copy out of the library and read it myself.By Joel S. FriedmanWould be of most interest to Jews living in the United States. Very interesting and very readable; so that it doesn't read like a text book. I had first read another history of Jews in the United States that I found much too detailed and tedious (American Judaism; by Jonathan Sarna). This history by Hasia Diner was much more interesting and readable than the other book. Reads almost likes novel.4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Riveting Run Through Jewish History in AmericaBy Dr. Marc AxelrodHasia Diner does a great job at depicting what jewish life was like in the USA through the years. She describes how many came over in the 17th century; and how Governor Oglethorpe of Georgia felt that they could contribute to the well being of the colonies.We read of the early antipathy some colonists had toward the Jewish people; but also how early Jewish activists secured basic rights for the Jews in places like Maryland (Pennsylvania was a spot where Jewish people were not always welcome).We learn of how early Jewish synagogue communities survived without rabbis. We see Jewish people congregating in the larger cities; opening fruit and vegetable stands; and (especially) garment shops. These garment shops thrived during the Civil War when union army uniforms needed to be provided.We also read of the origins of groups like the American Jewish Congress and Bnai Brith and the Anti-Defamation League. You will also learn about the early 20th centur distrust of Jewish people; how businessmen such as Henry Ford feared that educated and wise Jewish people would take over the country.Many Jewish people took Gentile names at this time so that they would not be denied opportunities for work. You also read of how American Jewry was shocked and appalled at the Holocaust and how they called on FDR to intervene.You will also discover the origins of the three major streams of American Judaism (Reform; Conservative; and Orthodox).Hasia Diner also considers the year 2000 to be particularly significant in that a practicing Jewish person nearly became the Vice-President of the United States.I thought the book was great. It was easy to read; and it held my attention. I also was surprised about how many entertainers and musicians and songwriters and producers are Jewish (George Gershwin; Irving Berlin; the Warner brothers; etc).Rev. Marc Axelrod0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. great jobBy Customerno problems thank you very much
