{"product_id":"the-population-history-of-german-jewry-1815-1939-based-on-the-collections-and-preliminary-research-of-prof-usiel-oscar-schmelz-paperback","title":"The Population History of German Jewry 1815-1939: Based on the Collections and Preliminary Research of Prof. Usiel Oscar Schmelz - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteven Mark Lowenstein\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid N. Myers\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eMichael Berenbaum\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAJL 2024 Judaica Reference \u0026amp; Bibliography Awards Honorable Mention\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe late Steven Lowenstein was a brilliant social historian who, after retiring from his academic position at the University of Judaism, toiled for years-and up to his final days--to complete this monumental book, which is the definitive demographic history of German Jewry. Lowenstein took the research of Hebrew University demographer Professor Osiel Oscar Schmelz and brought it to life in the daily lived experiences of German Jews. The book is organized chronologically from Napoleon to German Unification (1815-1871), Imperial Germany and then the post- World War I era through the Nazi period. Later chapters are regional and topical studies. Lowenstein's calling as a social historian required him to examines \"every leaf on every tree in the forest;\" but he never lost sight of the trees and the forest - larger context. We know the ending of the story of German Jewry. Lowenstein's great achievement is to document the extraordinary demographic resources that bespoke a vibrant German Jewish culture--and made that ending especially tragic. \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessor Steven Lowenstein\u003c\/b\u003e was Isadore Levine Professor of Jewish History at the University of Judaism (now American Jewish University). He was recognized as one of the most innovative practitioners of German-Jewish social and authored important works in the field including \u003ci\u003eFrankfurt on the Hudson: The German-Jewish Community of Washington Heights, 1933-1983\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Berlin Jewish Community: Enlightenment, Family and Crisis, 1770-1830\u003c\/i\u003e, and the award-winning \u003ci\u003eJewish Cultural Tapestry\u003c\/i\u003e. Following retirement, he became a social worker, working on Skid Row in Los Angeles, and completing this book. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 752\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 28, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44999755038803,"sku":"9798897830961","price":77.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/9731\/2595\/files\/5zbQudoGGn9798897830961.webp?v=1781806399","url":"https:\/\/the-stone-owl-bookstore.myshopify.com\/products\/the-population-history-of-german-jewry-1815-1939-based-on-the-collections-and-preliminary-research-of-prof-usiel-oscar-schmelz-paperback","provider":"The Stone Owl Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}