Ghetto: A Very Short Introduction: History, Memory, and Memorialization

Part of series: Very Short Introductions
Print length: 143 pages
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr

Name: Ghetto: A Very Short Introduction: History, Memory, and Memorialization
SKU: 9780198809951
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SKU: 9780198809951

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Explore the multifaceted history of the ghetto in “Ghetto: A Very Short Introduction.” For centuries, the ghetto was central to Jewish culture, evolving from a medieval construct to a symbol of oppression and segregation worldwide. This concise guide by Bryan Cheyette unravels the complex, contrasting meanings of “ghetto” across Western Europe, Eastern Europe, the United States, and beyond. Discover how this term has been applied to urban, racial, and colonial segregation, and understand its connections to class difference, colonialism, and apartheid. This Oxford Very Short Introduction offers a compelling, accessible overview of how ghettos have shaped history, memory, and memorialization globally, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to grasp this enduring concept.

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