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Book SynopsisThe central objective of this book is to analyze the characteristics of the social contexts and environments in conflict situations, and the impact that these socializing environments may have on the political learning and emerging citizenship orientations of youngsters. Special attention is given to the socializing environments of Palestinian and Israeli youngsters, drawing on material recently collected in Israel.
Ichilov''s incisive research uses a multilevel and interdisciplinary approach to argue that political learning is structured within social environments and that there are fundamental differences between the socializing environments in conflict and non-conflict situations.
Trade Review'Could a book on 'the political socialization of Israeli and Palestinian youngsters' have any relevance for European citizenship educators? Absolutely. Orit Ichilov proved it in 2004 with the publication of Political Learning and Citizenship Education under Conflict. Despite the many obvious differences between Europe and Israel, there is much to be learned from a region that is in many respects much more explosive than our own.'
Krijn Peter Hesselink, Politeia Newsletter
'...Offers many stimulating insights. There is much to be learned for Europeans with an interest in citizenship education from the experiences in Israel.'
Krijn Peter Hesselink, Politeia Newsletter
Table of ContentsIntroduction: Environments and contexts In political socialization Part 1: Global Change, Conflict, and Political Learning 1. Conflict, Citizenship, and Global Change 2. Agents of Political Socialization in a Changing World 3. The Texture of Socializing Environments under Conflict 4. The Role of Socialization Agents under Conflict Part 2: Political Learning In Israel: A deeply divided society 5. Israel: A deeply divided society 6. Attempts at Bridging the Gaps 7. Citizenship Orientations of Israeli Youngsters Conclusion: Political learning and citizenship education in a world of conflict and change
