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Jewish displaced persons in Italy 1943-1951 : politics, rehabilitation, identity
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Jewish displaced persons in Italy 1943-1951 : politics, rehabilitation, identity / Chiara Renzo.
ISBN
9781032223551
1032223553
9781032223568
1032223561
9781003272281
Publication
Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2024.
Copyright Notice Date
©2024
Physical Description
xiv, 210 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Summary
"This book focuses on the experiences of thousands of Jewish displaced persons who lived in refugee camps in Italy between the liberation of the southern region in 1943 and the early 1950s, waiting for their resettlement outside of Europe. It explores daily life in the refugee camps, and interaction with the multitude of international actors involved in the rescue, rehabilitation and resettlement of the Jewish peoples. Drawing on a wide array of sources, this book sheds light on the dilemmas people faced when reconstructing their lives when, as refugees, they were able to shape a vivid temporary community. Against the backdrop of the better-known events of clandestine emigration, the book explores the Jewish displaced persons' approach to Zionism, their cultural revival, the role of humanitarian organizations and the attitude of the Italian authorities"-- Provided by publisher.
Other formats
Online version: Renzo, Chiara, 1988- Jewish displaced persons in Italy 1943-1951 Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2024
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
April 25, 2024
Series
Routledge studies in the modern history of Italy
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
The liberation of southern Italy and the first core of Jewish refugees
Living in the refugee camps, longing for "a new, quiet, and safe home"
Plural identities, one shared goal: rebuilding home and family in the refugee camps
Confronting the past while building the future: long waits, responsibilities, unexpected outcomes.
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