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Four aspectss of Sklare’s career which helped shape his work are examined: the intellectual role models present in the early stages of his career; his study of history; his employment by the American Jewish Committee after completing his doctorate; and the continuation of his career in a Jewish milieu.
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Liebman, C.S. Marshall sklare: An assessment. Cont Jewry 14, 8–22 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02985890
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