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ISBN 10: 0300083777 
ISBN 13: 9780300083774
Author: John M Efron

Medicine played an important role in the early secularization and eventual modernization of German Jewish culture. And as both physicians and patients Jews exerted a great influence on the formation of modern medical discourse and practice. This fascinating book investigates the relationship between German Jews and medicine from medieval times until its demise under the Nazis.

John Efron examines the rise of the German Jewish physician in the Middle Ages and his emergence as a new kind of secular, Jewish intellectual in the early modern period and beyond. The author shows how nineteenth-century medicine regarded Jews as possessing distinct physical and mental pathologies, which in turn led to the emergence in modern Germany of the "Jewish body" as a cultural and scientific idea. He demonstrates why Jews flocked to the medical profession in Germany and Austria, noting that by 1933, 50 percent of Berlin's and 60 percent of Vienna's physicians were Jewish. He discusses the impact of this on Jewish and German culture, concluding with the fate of Jewish doctors under the Nazis, whose assault on them was designed to eliminate whatever intimacy had been built up between Germans and their Jewish doctors over the centuries.

Medicine and the German Jews 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Early Engagements and Professionalization (18th Century - Mid-19th Century)

1. Jewish Healers and Traditional Practices:
   • Folk Medicine and Rabbinic Traditions
   • Jewish Physicians in Court and Princely Service
   • The Transition from Traditional to Modern Medical Practices
2. Enlightenment, Emancipation, and Medical Education:
   • The Haskalah and its Impact on Jewish Professional Aspirations
   • Barriers and Opportunities for Jewish Students in German Universities
   • Pioneering Jewish Physicians and Academics
3. Establishing a Footing: Early Contributions to Medical Science:
   • Individual Discoveries and Innovations
   • The Rise of Jewish Medical Societies and Networks
   • Philanthropy and Medical Institutions Founded by Jews

Part II: The Golden Age and Growing Tensions (Mid-19th Century - Early 20th Century)

4. Prominence in Practice and Research:
   • Jewish Physicians in General Practice and Specialized Fields
   • Leading Figures in German Medical Research (e.g., Bacteriology, Pathology, Neurology)
   • Contributions to Public Health and Social Medicine
5. Jewish Hospitals and Charitable Organizations:
   • The Significance of Jewish-Run Hospitals
   • Providing Care for the Jewish Community and Beyond
   • The Role of Women in Jewish Medical Philanthropy
6. Antisemitism in the Medical Profession:
   • Subtle Prejudices and Open Discrimination in Academia and Appointments
   • The "Jewish Question" in Medical Discourse
   • Challenges to Professional Advancement and Recognition

Part III: The Weimar Republic and the Road to Catastrophe (1918-1933)

7. Continued Influence Amidst Instability:
   • Jewish Physicians in Post-War Germany
   • Engagement in Social Medicine and Healthcare Reforms
   • The Rise of New Medical Disciplines and Jewish Contributions
8. The Escalation of Antisemitism:
   • Right-Wing Ideologies and the Targeting of Jewish Physicians
   • Propaganda and Stereotypes in Medical Publications
   • The Erosion of Professional Standing

Part IV: Persecution, Exile, and Annihilation (1933-1945)

9. The Nazi Seizure of Power and the Purge of Jewish Physicians:
   • Laws and Decrees Against Jewish Medical Professionals
   • Expulsion from Hospitals, Universities, and Professional Associations
   • The Forced Sale of Practices and Assets
10. Exile and Emigration:
    • Destinations of Jewish Medical Refugees (e.g., US, UK, Palestine)
    • Challenges of Re-professionalization in New Lands
    • Contributions of Exiled Physicians to International Medicine
11. Medicine in the Ghettos and Concentration Camps:
    • The Role of Jewish Doctors Under Nazi Oppression
    • Medical Resistance and Resourcefulness
    • The Perversion of Medicine in Nazi "Experiments" and Mass Murder

Part V: Legacy and Memory (Post-1945)

12. Remembering and Rebuilding:
    • The Fate of Surviving Jewish Physicians
    • Attempts to Rebuild Medical Communities in Germany
    • Memorialization and Historical Accountability
13. The Enduring Impact:
    • The Loss to German Medicine and Society
    • The Global Contributions of German-Jewish Medical Émigrés
    • Lessons Learned for Medical Ethics and Human Rights

Conclusion: A Vital Chapter in Medical and Jewish History

• Recapitulation of Key Themes
• The Indelible Mark of German Jews on Medicine
• Reflections on Identity, Persecution, and Resilience

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