The Historical Dictionary of Judaism doesn't just present "religious" beliefs in a traditional sense, but investigates the complex intermingling of religion, devotion, lifestyle and culture, as it is found in diverse Jewish populations around the world and as it has evolved over the course of recent human history. Judaism, like many other cultural institutions, has rarely remained static—instead, continually investigating and questioning itself, metamorphosing in relation to the world. There are numerous useful, unique features that make this Dictionary user-friendly. Hebrew words are often included to further texture the entries, though each is fully explained in English. Historical charts focus on special issues such as Jewish theology, philosophy, and religious law. The bibliography includes an eclectic collection of reference, bibliographical, and primary source works, as well as many recent works accessible to the general reader. Additional, dedicated bibliographies are included for topics of particular interest such as Jewish Religious Texts, Women in Judaism, Christian-Jewish Relations, and Judaism and the Environment.

An ideal introduction to Judaism as a religion and way of life, this book surveys the nature and development of Judaism, as well as outlining the basics of practical Judaism - its festivals, prayers, customs, and various sects. Modern concerns and debates of the Jewish people are also addressed, such as the impact of the Holocaust, the establishment of the State of Israel, the status of women, and medical and commercial ethics. This book is aimed at those who want to find out more about a people who are familiar, yet retain a certain mystique.

A text which draws on traditional sources, mainly but not exclusively Jewish, to address contemporary issues, ranging from conservation of the environment, through to business and commercial ethics, to relations between State and religion.

A syndicated columnist re-interprets the history of propaganda in the U.S., revealing a long history of presidential administrations who 'spin' war to make it more palatable for the majority of Americans. Reprint.

The acclaimed political analyst offers an examination of the arguments for and against war with Iraq, and exposes the alliance between the news media and the Bush administration.

Discusses forms of media distortion and deception from the use of subtle shadings of words, the use of favorable modifiers, and the instruments of denigration

Argues that the Dilbert comic strip actually promotes negative images of employees and reinforces the positions of management

Two journalists offer their views on the forces behind the mainstream news sources in the United States.

Product Description: Examines a philosophical movement to build a new image of Judaism that was more in line with the modern world. Focuses on the Torah of Bresc, the movement's primary document, and its founder, Solovetichik (1853-1918), but considers the work of 12 rabbis in all who made significant contributions to the movement...read more

Product Description: Molly Ivins says in her introduction: "Dive in and enjoy some of the best press-bashing, honest sleuthing, news-consumer tips and happy hell-raising with the powers-that-be to be found anywhere." And Studs Terkel calls this book "an essential work."

A humorous compilation of the buzzwords, soundbites, and doublespeak commonly used by politicians features more than one thousand entries accompanied by definitions, commentary, and examples of usage. Original.

Argues that the public accountability of the mass media is decreasing, discusses the implications of this trend, and provides guidelines for detecting bias and coverup