Inventing Great Neck : Jewish identity and the American dream / Judith S. Goldstein.

Great Neck, New York, is one of America?s most fascinating suburbs. Since the mid-nineteenth century, generations have been attracted to this once quiet enclave for its easy access to New York City and its tranquil setting by the Long Island Sound. It became an illustrious suburb, home to numerous f...

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Online Access:Electronic book from JSTOR
Main Author: Goldstein, Judith S.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published:New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, ©2006.
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Table of Contents:
  • Acknowledgments; Chapter 1: On the Map; Chapter 2: Preparing the Ground; Chapter 3: War and Renewal; Chapter 4: The Quintessential Jewish Suburb; Chapter 5: The Price of Achievement; Epilogue; Notes; Bibliography; Index; About the Author.