In the Margins of Deconstruction: Jewish Conceptions of Ethics in Emmanuel Levinas and Jacques Derrida (Contributions To Phenomenology)

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The book offers a reading of Levinas and Derrida against the backdrop of 19th and 20th century philosophy (Hermann Cohen, Franz Rosenzweig) and Phenomenology (Husserl, Schutz). Based on Cohen's ethics of correlation the book demonstrates how far it is possible to read Levinas and Derrida as constructing similar approaches to ethics. In contrast with other books, this one not only asserts that deconstruction is concerned with ethics but it casts this claim in a Jewish/phenomenological framework to show what the sources of such an ethics might be. This book offers insight into Derrida's and Levinas' connection with each other. It will be of interest to Cohen and Husserl scholars as well as scholars with a general interest in modern Jewish thought and post-modern issues.

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A work of quality.......1999-06-30

Martin Srjak provides a new and intriguing means of conceptualizing Derrida's project of deconstructionism. This book is a positive and articulate discussion of postmodernist ideas, and it will serve as a means for de-simplifying many of the overly simplistic ideas about poststructuralist discourse.

The Gold Train: The Destruction of the Jews and the Looting of Hungary

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The Gold Train: The Destruction of the Jews and the Looting of Hungary
Ronald W. Zweig
Manufacturer: William Morrow
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ASIN: 0066209560
Release Date: 2002-09-17

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The riveting, never-before-told story of one of World War II's most compelling and unresolved mysteries -- the disappearance of the loot on the Hungarian Gold Train

In 1944, with the Red Army rapidly closing in, an extraordinary group of fascist ideologues, thieves, civil servants and soldiers jumped onto the "Gold Train" in Budapest and headed west. On that train was carriage after carriage of loot -- gold, gems, cash, furs, carpets -- gleaned from one of the century's most terrible crimes.

The destruction of the Hungarian Jews happened late in the war and with a unique bureaucratic efficiency. The officials who meticulously stripped the Jews of their jewelry, gold, silver, furnishings and other possessions before their murder believed that the stolen belongings of exterminated citizens were a major Hungarian state asset and at all costs were to be protected from the advancing Allies.

The great Gold Train and the value of its cargo took on a legendary quality even as it steamed out of the station -- hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of assets were on the move, with cunning, desperate or gullible passengers trying to reach an illusory Nazi stronghold in the Alps. The fate of this property has been the subject of fantastic rumors ever since the end of the war and was the basis of a Cold War dispute between east and west. Ronald Zweig's gripping book, The Gold Train, illuminates what happened to the train and explores its journey, which goes on to this day, as legal battles continue over its contents.

Drawing on a decade's worth of research into American, Israeli and European archives as well as private papers, eyewitness accounts and other sources, Zweig tells the full story of the Gold Train. He reveals the large cast of players enmeshed in the drama, including corrupt Hungarian and German Nazis, American and French armies, Jewish leaders from Hungary and Palestine, French security forces and international refugee organizations. He examines the myths that have developed around it and places this incredible event within the annals of Holocaust and Cold War history, including its impact on restitution policies through the postwar years to today.

An astonishing tale of espionage, betrayal, greed, secrecy and depravity, The Gold Train is real history that rivals the best of John le Carré, Robert Harris and Alan Furst.

Gender and Destiny: Women Writers and the Holocaust (Contributions in Women's Studies)

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Women and Destiny

Gender and Destiny: Women Writers and the Holocaust (Contributions in Women's Studies)
Marlene E. Heinemann
Manufacturer: Greenwood Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0313246653

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This penetrating study explores some of the critical approaches common to works written by women about an extreme situation--the Holocaust--affecting both sexes. The two novels and four fictionalized memoirs on which Heinemann's analysis is based describe experiences unique to women in the Holocaust. Among Heinemann's chief areas of focus are themes, modes of characterization, peer relations, and authenticating strategies and how they differ significantly from the ways that men have shaped their prose versions of the Holocaust. This first critical treatment of Holocaust literature from a feminist perspective effectively challenges the widespread assumption that the literature of the Holocaust reflects identical experiences for both men and women.

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Women and Destiny.......2000-09-22

Heinemann is in fact successful in proving that women and men lived through different experiences in the Holocaust. Her work isn't a feminist piece but rather an exhibition of women strength and weakness in the face of fear, despair, and death. The reader should be aware of general terms pertaining to the Holocaust and should try to familiarize itself with the terms. Nevertheless the book does offer a great insight on the lives of these women (not all of them were Jews) and especially about their relationships with their relatives (for those who don't lose them) and with other inmates.

Walls Around: The Plunder of Warsaw Jewry during World War II and Its Aftermath

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Walls Around: The Plunder of Warsaw Jewry during World War II and Its Aftermath
Itamar Levin
Manufacturer: Praeger Publishers
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ASIN: 0275976491

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On the eve of the Holocaust, Warsaw was the home of the biggest Jewish community in Europe, some 350,000 Jews. They were a third of the city's total population and owned up to 40% of its land. The Nazis systematically seized their property even before the Ghetto was established and rendered the Jews penniless and unable to work. Thus tens of thousands starved to death or died of infectious diseases. As Levin makes clear, the plunder of Jewish property became not only a product of murder, but also a tool of murder. Because Hitler decided only in the Spring of 1941 on the mass murder of the Jews, the Warsaw case demonstrates--at least in retrospect--how the seizure of property killed even before the first gas chambers were built. After the Holocaust, the Communist regime in Poland took advantage of the fact that 90% of the country's Jews had been murdered to nationalize their private and communal property without paying any compensation. The vast majority of this property has never been returned to their lawful owners despite increasing international efforts to bring this about.

Yiddish Proletarian Theatre: The Art and Politics of the Artef, 1925-1940 (Contributions in Drama and Theatre Studies)

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Yiddish Proletarian Theatre: The Art and Politics of the Artef, 1925-1940 (Contributions in Drama and Theatre Studies)
Edna Nahshon
Manufacturer: Greenwood Press
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In the 1920s and 1930s, New York was widely recognized as the world capital of the Yiddish theatre. The Artef was a principal theatrical institution during this so-called Golden Era. Established in 1925 as a proletarian theatrical organization affiliated with the Jewish section of the American communist movement, the Artef was hailed by Brooks Atkinson as "one of the artistic ornaments in town." In 1934 the Artef moved to Broadway, where it continued to perform until its demise in 1940. This work examines the history of Artef and analyzes the artistic, ideological, and organizational aspects of its work. The company's major productions are discussed, with a focus on the central issues raised by script, direction, and acting. The book attempts to demonstrate that radical politics often shaped and determined the evolution of the theatre, and that its artistic and organizational life must be seen within the context of the political and cultural movement of which it was a part. The work is divided into three major segments: Chapters I-IV discuss the ideological, social, and cultural forces that gave rise to the Artef, the crystallization of the organization, and the work of its acting studio, which in 1928 became the acting collective of the Artef; Chapters V-VIII cover the period of 1929-1934, the formative years of the Artef and their correspondence to communist Third Period doctrine; Chapters IX-XIII are devoted to the theatre's successful Broadway period, which paralleled the Communist Party's liberal Popular Front era. The last chapter discusses the efforts to revive the Artef, and its inevitable demise following the 1939 German-Russian Nonaggression Pact. This is a major work in Jewish Theatre Studies that will be of great use to scholars and other researchers involved with Jewish and Performance Theatre Studies as well as the history of the American Left.

As Much as We Could Do: The Contribution Made by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Jewish Doctors and Scientists from Palestine During an

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The Yishuv's contribution to the war effort

As Much as We Could Do: The Contribution Made by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Jewish Doctors and Scientists from Palestine During an
Rivka Ashbel
Manufacturer: Magnes Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 9652237302

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The Yishuv's contribution to the war effort .......2004-10-19

Rivka Ashbel was a distinguished biologist who in retirement took upon herself the admirable task of interviewing the major scientists of the Yishuv (The Jewish settlement in Eretz Yisrael) on their life- stories and contributions to the Allied War effort. These interviews comprise the heart of this book. What is remarkable about it is the struggle and idealism of so many of these Israeli pioneers who in the course of their lives and work contributed much to humanity. Their work in certain areas for instance in treating malaria has had significant implications for humanity as a whole. The previously untold record of their contributions to the war- effort is a chapter of history which otherwise would have been forgotten but which Rifkah Ashbel by her effort, and persistence, redeemed.

Benjamin's Ground: New Readings of Walter Benjamin (Culture of Jewish Modernity)

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Benjamin's Ground: New Readings of Walter Benjamin (Culture of Jewish Modernity)

Manufacturer: Wayne State University Press
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ASIN: 0814320406

Beyond the Secular Mind: A Judaic Response to the Problems of Modernity (Contributions in Philosophy)

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Beyond the Secular Mind: A Judaic Response to the Problems of Modernity (Contributions in Philosophy)
Paul Eidelberg
Manufacturer: Greenwood Press
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ASIN: 0313266638

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Going beyond Allan Bloom's The Closing of the American Mind, Paul Eidelberg shows how the cardinal principles of democracy--freedom and equality--can be saved from the degradation of moral relativism by applying Jewish law to these principles. The author attempts to overcome the dichotomy of religion and secularism as well as other contradictions of Western civilization by means of a philosophy of history that uses thoroughly rational concepts and is supported by empirical evidence. Eidelberg enumerates and elucidates the characteristics that make Jewish law particularly suited to reopening the secular mind and elevating democracy's formative principles. The author compares and contrasts Jewish law with political philosophy. His goal is to derive freedom and equality from a conception of man and society that goes beyond the usual political and social categories, avoiding both relativism and absolutism. In conclusion, Eidelberg attempts to overcome the perennial problem of democracy: how to reconcile wisdom and consent. This he does by sketching the basic institutions of a new community. This unique analysis should be read by political and religious theoreticians alike.

Creative Awakening: The Jewish Presence in Twentieth-Century American Literature, 1900-1940s (Contributions in Ethnic Studies)

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Creative Awakening: The Jewish Presence in Twentieth-Century American Literature, 1900-1940s (Contributions in Ethnic Studies)
Louis Harap
Manufacturer: Greenwood Press
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Around the turn of the century, the United States was still experiencing the mass migration of millions of Jews and other immigrants escaping oppression and poverty in Europe. Set against this historical backdrop, author Louis Harap examines the development of the Jewish American, as both writer and character, from 1900 to the 1950s. Creative Awakening traces fifty years' development of Jewish American fiction, poetry and humor, as it analyzes fictional portrayals of Jews themselves.

Dramatic Encounters: The Jewish Presence in Twentieth-Century American Drama, Poetry, and Humor and the Black-Jewish Literary Relationship (Contributions in Ethnic Studies)

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Dramatic Encounters: The Jewish Presence in Twentieth-Century American Drama, Poetry, and Humor and the Black-Jewish Literary Relationship (Contributions in Ethnic Studies)
Louis Harap
Manufacturer: Greenwood Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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This volume, the final one in a three-part series on the Jewish presence in twentieth-century American literature, first examines the special literary relationship of Blacks and Jews as exemplified in the writings of the two groups. Harap locates the historical roots of this relationship in Black folklore and history and finds illustrations of it in the work of Black novelists from Richard Wright to Paule Marshall. He examines the partial breakdown of this relationship in both social and literary terms during the 1970s.

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How to Use a Computerized Telescope

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What you need to know to use a "Go To" telescope

How to Use a Computerized Telescope: Practical Amateur Astronomy Volume 1 (Practical Amateur Astronomy)
Michael A. Covington
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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How to Use a Computerized Telescope describes how to get a computerized telescope up-and-running, and how to embark on a program of observation. Michael Covington explains in detail how the sky moves, how a telescope tracks it, and how to get the most out of any computerized telescope. Packed full of practical advice and tips for troubleshooting, his book gives detailed instructions for three popular telescopes: the Meade® LX200, Celestron^DCC NexStar 5 and 8, and Meade® Autostar^DTM (ETX and LX90). Michael A. Covington is an associate research scientist at the University of Georgia. He is a computational linguist trained in the computer processing of human language and the computer modeling of human logical reasoning, and a widely recognized expert on the Prolog programming language. He is the author of nine books including Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms, Seventh Edition (Barron's, 2000), Astrophotography for the Amateur (Cambridge, 1999), PROLOG Programming in Depth (Simon & Schuster, 1996), Cambridge Eclipse Photography Guide (1993), and Syntactic Theory in the High Middle Ages (Cambridge, 1985). A senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Covington is a Contributing Editor to, and former "Q&A" columnist of, Poptronics magazine.

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The Book your looking for!.......2007-05-17

If your looking for a clearly written, very informative, get you going in the right direction book, this is the one!

How to Use a Computerized Telescope.......2007-01-19

This is a very clearly-written book and excellent for beginners. It breaks down the various topics of using a computerized telescope into manageable chapters.

Very helpful book.......2006-03-07

I recently purchased a Celestron StarSeeker telescope (basically a NexStar80) so wanted to read more about computerized telescopes. Michael Covington's book is very good. He starts by saying "Welcome to amateur astronomy". The first part of the book then goes on to discuss telescopes in general, such as the different types (ie, refractors, reflectors and catadioptric) and much very helpful general information about observational astronomy. Things like celestial coordinates, how a telescope works, etc. Too much to put in this review but I found the information extremely helpful. The second section is about astrophotography including simple ways to do astrophotography without a lot of expensive equipment. This author also has a book on Astrophotography which I haven't read. He refers to it several times in this section of this book. The last section describes in quite a bit of detail the operation of 3 computerized telescopes, the Meade LX200, Celestron NexStar 5 and 8 and two Meade telescopes with Autostar, the ETX 90 and the LX 90. All of these telescopes are now outdated as both Meade and Celestron have newer models. However, what is said in this section would apply to the newer models to a large extent. Overall I enjoyed reading this book and obtained a lot of useful information and recommendations to start my budding career in amateur photography. One further note; there is another book by Michael Swanson that deals with just the Celestron NexStar telescopes. I have this book also but haven't finished reading it. If you are just interested in computerized telescopes in general, I would recommend the one in this review. If you have or are interested in a Celestron, then I would suggest the Michael Swanson book; actually I would recommend both.

Very useful.......2005-08-02

I found this book to be very useful and informative. I am a beginner to astronomy and need something to orient me to what a electronic telescope was all about. A must reqad if you are considering a computerized telescope and are a beginner who has never used one.

What you need to know to use a "Go To" telescope.......2003-01-09

Covington's "Astrophotography for the Amateur" is one of the two must reads for beginning to intermiediate astrophotographers. "How to Use a Computerized Telescope" fits in the same category for beginner and intermediate amatuer astronomers who have or are thinking of aquiring a computerized telescope. The book is divided into two sections. The first covers basic topics on the use, care and feeding of telescopes in general. The second looks at three classic "Go To" telescope families. If you are looking to buy a computerized telescope, or already own one and want to get more out of it, then this is a good place to start.

Chapters:
PART I - Telescopes in general
1. Welcome to amatuer astronomy
2. How the sky moves
3. How telescopes track the stars
4. Using equatorial mounts and wedges
5. Telescope optics
6. Eyepieces and optical accessories
7. Astrophotography
8. Troubleshooting
PART II - Three classic telescopes
9. Three that led the revolution
10. Meade LX200
11. Celestron NexStar 5 and 8
12. Meade Autostar (ETX and LX90)

Though the models described in detail in the book are no longer the latest models, the foundations will allow one to get a better understanding of how computerized telescopes work, and how to get more out of their use.

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Plenty of information for the money.

How To Use An Astronomical Telescope
James Muirden
Manufacturer: Fireside
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NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe

ASIN: 0671664042

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Astronomy has never been a more popular pastime than it is today. The increased availability of less expensive, more powerful, and more sophisticated telescopes has given rise to a new generation of stargazers. And for these beginning astronomers here is the comprehensive book covering everything from the difficult task of selecting an instrument to the equally daunting choices that arise when a telescope is turned to the heavens.

Renowned British astronomer and author James Muirden takes the fledgling astronomer by the hand in his new book, offering tips on:

* the purchase, assembly, and orientation of your new telescope
* how to observe and chart the Sun, Moon, planets, stars and comets
* how to investigate the deep-sky objects -- clusters, nebulae, and other galaxies beyond the Milky Way

The final chapter, "Windows into Space," explores ten carefully selected regions featuring noteworthy examples of double stars, galaxies, and nebulae, as well as more obscure objects seldom examined by astronomers.

How to Use an Astronomical Telescope offers completely revised and updated location charts with detailed coordinates, tables, appendixes, and numerous illustrations and photographs, making it the essential volume for one's first exploration of the cosmos.

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More than I bargained for.......2000-08-26

As a beginner in astronomy I hoped for a book to hold my hand each step of the way, but I got more than I bargained for. This is not a true beginner's book, however the more I read the book the more I liked it. The fundamental information is there, you just have to read some paragraphs over a time or two to absorb the knowledge, and then it begins to make more sense. Maybe good astronomy is like that anyway - not easy at first, but the more you learn the more it draws you deeper into the study. The author is not afraid to be complete and provides an easy reading of the subject. Great information on different types of telescopes. Excellent information for a beginner on major objects in the sky, cataloged nicely. I found some of the objects my first night out with my new telescope - knew then I was hooked on this hobby! Highly recommend this book to someone who wants more than just a beginner's book, but is willing to take the time to absorb the excellent information found within. If you are serious about astronomy as a hobby this is a great book to own.

Plenty of information for the money........1999-01-28

The subtitle "A Beginner's Guide to Observing the Cosmos" could have omitted the word "beginner's." This book packs a lot of information for the experienced amateur. The text goes much deeper than the little techniques we have seen in other observing guides, like averted vision and proper dark adaptation. It provides specific recommendations for most types of celestial targets suitable for amateur telescopes.

The book reveals its age and could stand an updated edition. Technology moves quickly, and many of today's computer capabilities and newer telescope and eyepiece designs are not covered in the chapter on Astronomical Telescopes. Also, the Appendix lists the planet locations starting in Jan 1988 and ending in Dec 2000. This is forgivable, since the main thrust is not on the equipment, but how best to use it.

The author stresses training the eye and a systematic thoroughness when at the eyepiece, and one starts to feel that the concept of "fun observing" would seem an oxymoron in this volume. Pardon my saying, but this does not seem inconsistent with his being English. On the other hand, he reveals his own romantic enthusiasm when describing celestial objects such as certain double stars.

"A most beautiful double, clear white and pale blue, in a low-power field that includes several faint pairs. The whole effect is superb."

Speaking of double stars, the book is worth the price if these are your only interest. At 59 pages, Observing Double and Multiple Stars is the book's longest chapter, and provides an excellent list with descriptions. The list and descriptions in the chapter on Clusters, Nebulae, and Galaxies is also well suited for amateurs, most visible with scopes of 200mm aperture or less and many with higher quality scopes of 75mm or less. There is also a chapter called Windows into space, which includes ten sample star charts to the 7th magnitude and lists of double stars, Clusters, and Nebulae (heavy on the double stars).

In the end I must admit that the often-wearisome training to becoming proficient with observing techniques does allow one to see beauty where others only see "faint fuzzies."

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How to Use an Astronomical Telescope, a Beginner's Guide to Observing the Cosmos

Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
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