Elie Kedourie, CBE, FBA 1926-1992: History, Philosophy, Politics / Edition 1

by Sylvie Kedourie

Overview

This title is a collection of essays evaluating Elie Kedourie's work and his legacy to scholarship. Of his own work, three pieces are included, and one of his essays: "The Jews of Babylon and Baghdad" is published here for the first time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780714648620
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/01/1997
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Jewish Chronicle 18/9/98

"For such slim books, the price is high - but so is the quality"



The Australian /Israel Review Aug-Sept 1998 - Reviewed by Danial Mandel



LSE Magazine

"Variously described as an angry young man, a sceptic, a conservative, an Oakeshottian, a pessimist and an imprialist, this book reveals much more about the man and his scholarship."



Jewish Journal of Sociology, vol. 40, Nos. 1&2, 1998

"The contributors to this memorial volume are unanimous in their praise for Elie Kedourie".

Editorial Reviews

Contains 22 contributions discussing the life and work of Elie Kedourie (1926-1992), founder of the journal and eminent scholar in the field. This group of studies first appeared as a supplement to , v.33, no.4, October 1997. Lacks an index. Paper edition (unseen), $16.50. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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