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Understanding Israel :

(Number (ISBN

1315647354

(Number (ISBN

1317297741

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131729775X

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1317297768

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9781315647357

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9781317297741

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9781317297758

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9781317297765

Erroneous ISBN

1138125644

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1138125652

Erroneous ISBN

9781138125643

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9781138125650

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Understanding Israel :

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[Book]

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political, societal and security challenges /

First Statement of Responsibility

edited by Joel Peters and Rob Geist Pinfold.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

New York, NY :

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Routledge,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2019.

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©2018

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1 online resource

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Introduction : Israel : a nation of contrasts and cleavages / Rob Geist Pinfold -- Zionism in the 21st century / Arieh Saposnik -- The Israeli political system -- Israeli democracy under stress / Itzhak Galnoor -- The rise of the Israeli right / Colin Shindler -- Political parties and parliamentary politics / Reuven Y. Hazan and Chen Freidberg -- Extra-parliamentary politics -- the settlement movement's success story / Eitan Y. Alimi -- Issues in Israeli society -- The Israeli economy : success as the new normal / Pinchas Landau -- Multiculturalism and identity politics / Rebecca B. Kook -- Religion and state / Ofer Zalzberg -- Emerging elites and new political ideas amongst Palestinians in Israel / Amal Jamal -- Political representation of women and gender (in)equality / Reut Itzkovitch-Malka -- Security, geopolitical and foreign policy challenges -- Security challenges and opportunities in the twenty-first century / Charles D. (Chuck) Freilich -- The challenge of peace / Galia Golan -- Borders and the demarcation of national territory / David Newman -- Settlements and the creation of political landscapes / David Newman -- Israel in the world : the quest for legitimacy / Joel Peters -- Israel and the Jewish people / Dov Waxman.

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The State of Israel is an unlikely powerhouse in a troubled region. Since 1948, Israel has retained its status as a democratic state without interruption. An investor-friendly environment and skilled workforce has led to a thriving economy, whilst the Israel Defence Forces are one of the most powerful armed forces in the world. Yet Israel is also blighted by a plethora of foreign, domestic and security challenges, some of which threaten the very fabric of the state. The cost of living continues to soar; political corruption appears endemic and the conflict with the Palestinians divides domestic opinion and sours Israeli foreign relations. Thus, contemporary Israel remains perplexing, resisting any straightforward categorizations or generalizations. This book provides a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary analysis of the external and internal threats, opportunities and issues facing contemporary Israel. The book comprises sixteen chapters written by recognized authorities in the field of Israeli Studies. Together, the chapters offers a detailed overview of Israel while separately they provide stand-alone coverage of specific topics under discussion. Part I examines the Israeli Political System, such as the Knesset, political parties and extra-parliamentary politics; Part II addresses issues in Israeli society, including the Israeli economy, divides between Jews and Arabs, religious and secular Israelis and the struggle for gender equality; and Part III focuses on Security, Geopolitical and Foreign Policy Challenges, looking at relations between Israel and the Jewish diaspora, Israeli foreign policy, borders and settlements and regional security threats. By filling an important gap in the study of contemporary Israel, this book is of interest to multiple audiences.

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Ingram Content Group

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9781317297758

Title

Understanding Israel.

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9781138125643

National security-- Israel-- History-- 21st century.

Diplomatic relations.

Economic history.

HISTORY-- Middle East-- General.

National security.

Politics and government.

Social conditions.

Israel, Economic conditions, 21st century.

Israel, Foreign relations.

Israel, Politics and government, 21st century.

Israel, Social conditions, 21st century.

Israel.

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POL-- 059000

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Peters, Joel

Pinfold, Rob Geist

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20200822161115.0

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