Latin American Jewish cultural production / David William Foster, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Foster, David William.

Series:

Hispanic issues (Vanderbilt University) ; v. 36.

Hispanic issues ; v. 36

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jews--Latin America--Identity.

Jews.

Jews--Latin America--Intellectual life.

Latin American literature--Jewish authors--History and criticism.

Latin American literature.

Jewish literature--Latin America--History and criticism.

Jewish literature.

Jewish artists--Latin America--History.

Jewish artists.

Jewish photographers--Latin America--History.

Jewish photographers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (257 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Nashville, Tenn. : Vanderbilt University Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Latin America is home to roughly half a million Jews, preponderantly Ashkenazic Jews. The majority are concentrated in Argentina, but Brazil and Mexico are also home to significant Jewish communities, as are major urban centers in other countries. Jews in Latin America, in addition to their prominent role in business, commerce, and finance, have a significant presence in cultural production and the arts. Like Hollywood, the Argentine and Mexican film industry is heavily Jewish, while the media--print journalism, radio, and television--have long been associated with Jewish interests. The open enrollment policies of many countries--Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico are notable here--have meant that Jews also have a considerable presence in academic and intellectual circles.

Contents:

Latin American Jewish identity

The literary record

The plastic arts

Film and photography.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781283834711

1283834715

9780826592552

0826592554

OCLC:

820123255