The Jewish Century

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Slezkine, Yuri, 1956–

The Jewish century / Yuri Slezkine.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 0-691-11995-3 (alk. paper)

1. Jews—Europe—Economic conditions. 2. Jews—Europe—Social conditions. 3. Jews—Russia—Economic conditions—19th century. 4. Jews—Russia—Economic conditions—20th century. 5. Jews—Russia—Social conditions—19th century. 6. Jews— Russia—Social conditions—20th century. 7. Russia—Ethnic relations. 8. Russia— Civilization—Jewish influences. 9. Civilization, Modern—Jewish influences. 10. Social integration—Russia. 11. Capitalism—Social aspects. 12. Entrepreneurship—

Social aspects. I. Title.

DS140.5.S59 2004

940′.04924—dc22 2003069322

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