Wayne State University Press 2002 Hardcover Very good Crisp clean w/light shelfwear/edgewear-may have remainder mark Standard-sized.

ISBN10: 0814328423, ISBN13: 9780814328422, [publisher: Wayne State University Press] Hardcover crisp clean w/light shelfwear/edgewear - may have remainder mark Standard-sized.
[Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]

ISBN10: 0814328423, ISBN13: 9780814328422, [publisher: Wayne State Univ Pr] Hardcover Detroit : Wayne State University Press, 2002. Hardcover. Dustjacket. 425 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. Condition : fine. - American aliyah (immigration to Palestine) began in the mid-nineteenth century fueled by the desire of Americans Jews to study Torah and by their wish to live and be buried in the Holy Land. This movement of people -- men and women increased between World War I and II, in direct contrast to the European Jewry's desire to immigrate to the United States. Why would American Jews want to leave America, and what characterized their resettlement? From New Zion to Old Zion analyzes the migration of American Jews to Palestine between the two World Wars and explores the contribution of these settlers to the building of Palestine. Joseph B. Glass details the scope and scale of this migration, outlines the characteristics of the immigrants, and constructs profiles of four distinct immigrant groups -- orthodox, middle-class agriculturists, urban professionals, and halutzim (pioneers). Glass studies the motivational factors for emigration from the United States, sources of information and available resources required for settlement, and the political barriers to migration. He examines the activities of the American Zion Commonwealth and its purchase and development of land in Palestine, as well as the settlement initiatives of various American companies and ahuza societies. ...

ISBN10: 0814328423, ISBN13: 9780814328422, [publisher: Wayne State UP] Hardcover
[Nagoya, AICHI, Japan] [Publication Year: 2001]

Wayne State University Press 2002-02-01 Hardcover New Size: 8x6x1; New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!