description: This annotated bibliography contains 1117 items relating to multiple aspects of Jewish family life including the elderly, parenting and women's issues. The citations consist of non-fiction articles, books, reports and surveys published in English covering the period from 1940-2000. The literature sources provide extensive and varied viewpoints by including publications from America, Britain, Canada, Israel, and South Africa. An introductory essay, "The Jewish Family in What's Past is Prologue", provides a review of the Jewish family's place in history. The bibliography is organized into 74 topical headings allowing for quick reference to specific subject areas. An author index and a selected list of addresses for journals that may be found in major libraries also help to make this book a convenient, accessible resource. Readers can expand their search by consulting a list of recommended websites.
language: English
title: Jewish Families: Introduction and Annotated Bibliography
titlecomplete: Jewish Families: Introduction and Annotated Bibliography
publisher: Canadian Scholars Press