The Jewish Minority in the Soviet Union by Thomas E. Sawyer provides a focused study of the status and experiences of Jews living under Soviet rule. Sawyer examines Communist theory and official policies on nationality, tracing how laws, party directives, and international agreements shaped Jewish identity and rights. Drawing on demographic data and historical context, he explores assimilation versus cultural preservation, the impact of antisemitism, and Jewish participation in Soviet political and social life. A central section addresses Jewish emigration, detailing its political implications and effects on those who remained. This work offers a clear, analytical view of one of the USSR’s most complex minority populations and its role in Cold War-era history.
 
This first edition hardcover is signed with a dated, autographed gift inscription. The book is in Very Good condition, showing only minor shelf wear, with clean pages and a strong, intact binding. Please note that the underlining visible in the text is part of the book’s original printed design and not from a previous owner’s markings.