by David Fishman (Author), David Fishman (Author)
Explores the transformation of Yiddish from a low-status vernacular to the medium of a complex modern culture. This book examines the efforts of East European Jews to establish their linguistic distinctiveness as part of their struggle for national survival in the diaspora.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 200
Edition: 1
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
Published: 15 Feb 2010
ISBN 10: 0822960761
ISBN 13: 9780822960768