Zalman Amitin L. Shapiro (1893-1968) - Soviet orientalist , historian, ethnographer - made an invaluable contribution to the study of Central Asian culture and life , or Bukharan Jews.
This work , published in 1931 - not only study, which summarizes the pre-revolutionary publications on the topic and research scientist , but also a kind of " document of the era ," reflecting the basic national policy trends of the time. Reissue of this book , which has become a rarity , is of great scientific value , as an important source for the study of the historical past of Bukharan Jews , realities and peculiarities of their household and ritual culture .
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