A who's who of scholars, authors, and journalists examines the contributions of the Jewish people to American culture, from film, food, and fiction to television, music, sports, and humor. Since they first began arriving in the United States in large numbers at the beginning of the 20th century, Jewish Americans have played a significant role in shaping American culture. The influence of the Jewish people is deeply and richly felt in many realms, including art, literature, politics, humor, and sports, to name just a few. The American film industry was pioneered by the likes of Adolph Zukor, Samuel Goldwyn, Harry Cohn, and Jack Warner. Tin Pan Alley and Broadway gave the country George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and Stephen Sondheim. Where would rock n' roll be with-out Lou Reed, Billy Joel, and the Beastie Boys? "Jews and American Popular Culture" examines the influence of a highly creative and resilient people who have flourished despite the myriad forms anti-Semitism has taken since their earliest arrival. Chapters explore topics across a range of time periods and genres, including assimilation, stereotypes, and the Holocaust. The works of such compelling figures as Woody Allen, Philip Roth, Sandy Koufax, the Marx Brothers, Steven Spielberg, and Barbara Streisand are examined. Edited by acclaimed author Paul Buhle, featuring the work of leading scholars and journalists, and presenting a never-before published comic strip by Harvey Pekar (whose life was featured in the film American Splendor), this three-volume set represents the first-ever definitive and comprehensive work of its kind.