Schneur Zalman Newfield Degrees of Separation: Identity Formation While Leaving Ultra-Orthodox Judaism Reviews Summary
Ratings Breakdown
Rated 4.7 by 18 people
Pros from Reviews
- Beautiful introduction to sociological analysis
- Intriguing reading on a fascinating subject matter
- Accessible and insightful
- Fascinating and important
- Changed the way I think of identity
- Superb exploration of Hasidic Jews' identity transitions
- Insightful analysis of prevailing attitudes
- Combines scholarly study with accessible narrative writing
Cons from Reviews
- Too much sociology verbiage
- Derivative theoretical ground
- Misapplication of concepts
- Underestimates traumatic effects of rejection
- Partial retention of orthodox norms
- Reliance on Erikson's stages of development
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