{"product_id":"politics-in-israel-the-second-republic-9781568029320","title":"Politics in Israel: The Second Republic","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolitics in Israel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is an incisive guide to Israel’s rich past, unpredictable present, and promising but undoubtedly turbulent future. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his new second edition, Asher Arian again takes a comprehensive look at the country’s history, demography, economy, and sociology—and provides cogent analysis of its ever-changing role in the Middle East. Informed by the latest opinion polls, survey data, and election results, Arian clarifies the major issues facing Israeli culture and politics, and explains the complexities of Israel’s political institutions, political behavior, and public policies. He chronicles the significant events in this dynamic nation′s relatively brief experience of self-governance and introduces readers to the exceptional personalities who have defined its domestic landscape. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew and expanded coverage in the second edition features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe impact of immigration from the former Soviet Union\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe adoption and cancellation of the direct election of the prime minister\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe constitutional revolution occasioned by the expansion of judicial review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe weakening of political parties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe decentralization of the economy and emergence of a stronger capitalist ethic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe political impact of the second intifada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand the dominance of Ariel Sharon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. People of Israel 3. Political Economy 4. The Political Elite 5. Political Parties 6. Party Organization 7. The Electoral System 8. Electoral Behavior 9. The Knesset, the Government, and the Judiciary 10. Interest Groups and Public Policy 11. Statism, Public and Local Administration 12. Ideology, Communication, and Socialization Notes Glossary Index","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770394116439,"sku":"9781568029320","price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781568029320.jpg?v=1758725239","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/politics-in-israel-the-second-republic-9781568029320","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}