Jewish Immigrant Entrepreneurship in New York and London, 1880-1914: Enterprise and Culture (Studies in Modern History) [Hardcover]

Andrew Godley (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0333960459 | ISBN-13: 978-0333960455 | Publication Date: October 5, 2001

The controversy over culture and British 20th century economic performance has raged for many decades. Now, through selecting a control population, the link between British and American cultural values and entrepreneurship is finally unearthed. Using new evidence of Jewish immigration, mobility, and assimilation, Andrew Godley shows that despite similar backgrounds and opportunities, the Jews in London were far less entrepreneurial, preferring to remain as workers. However, in America Jews moved en masse into self-employment creating an innovative, dynamic economy while Britain remained stagnant and conservative.

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Review

"He tackles a major topic in economic history and in the process makes a valuable contribution to ethnic history."--Richard Jensen, Journal of American Ethnic History

"...his clear and solid analysis...yields stimulating obsservations..." --American Jewish History

About the Author

Andrew Godley teaches Economics and Bristish History at the University of Reading.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (October 5, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0333960459
• ISBN-13: 978-0333960455
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,615,758 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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