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Indiana University Press Essential Israel
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewEssential Israel superbly fulfills its stated mission—to gather together a group of energetically written and accessible essays, based on sound scholarship, that provide reasonably comprehensive overviews of the main areas of Israeli culture and history. The result is a book that will speak to the full range of interests people are likely to have, something a historical account alone cannot do. People new to the subject will find this a perfect place to start, but many who feel they know Israel well will also find much here that is new. -- Cary NelsonEssential Israel is an essential antidote to the underlying problem in how Americans, including Jewish Americans, understand Israel. Despite the confidence that many have in their views of Israel, they have limited knowledge. The essays in this volume educate and make possible reasoned discourse about Israel and its role in the world. This volume deserves to be widely read -- Professor Leonard SaxEssential Israel addresses the intriguing complexities of Israeli history, politics, society, and culture. Written by leading experts and crafted for an American audience with simplicity and elegance they will enhance an understanding of the intricacies of Israeli society for students in the classroom and for a public anxious to understand that complicated country. -- Professor Elie RekhessRecommended. * Choice *This clearly is a needed read for any and all audiences interested in understanding today's Israel. * Association of Jewish Libraries Reviews *The editors of the book aim to increase literacy on Israel among the reading public and in academia, especially in the United States and all English-speaking countries. They have quite successfully accomplished this goal. This book, with its in-depth analysis and erudition, can be used as an excellent tool in Middle Eastern politics classes while also serving as an intellectual resource for experts who want to learn more about the complexities of Israel. * Reading Religion *Essential Israel addresses the intriguing complexities of Israeli history, politics, society, and culture. Written by leading experts and crafted for an American audience with simplicity and elegance they will enhance an understanding of the intricacies of Israeli society for students in the classroom and for a public anxious to understand that complicated country. -- Professor Elie Rekhess, Department of History, Associate Director, The Crown Family Center for Jewish and Israel StudiesEssential Israel superbly fulfills its stated mission—to gather together a group of energetically written and accessible essays, based on sound scholarship, that provide reasonably comprehensive overviews of the main areas of Israeli culture and history. The result is a book that will speak to the full range of interests people are likely to have, something a historical account alone cannot do. People new to the subject will find this a perfect place to start, but many who feel they know Israel well will also find much here that is new. -- Cary Nelson, author of Dreams Deferred: A Concise Guide to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and the Movement to Boycott IsraelThis invaluable collection of essays explores a number of Israel's compelling challenges, including religion and state, national identity and minority rights, immigrant absorption, and the quest for peace. Essential Israel ought be required reading for everyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Israeli society in the 21st century. -- David Harris, American Jewish Committee, CEOContemporary Israel commands considerable public attention, yet literacy about Israel is surprisingly limited. This collection of original essays probes "Israel literacy" without polemics or advocacy. It raises public understanding by pressing key questions about Israel, its politics, demography, international relations, and culture. Short of travel to and study in Israel itself, this is the next best thing. An indispensable addition to make to your book shelf. -- Kenneth Waltzer, Professor Emeritus of History and Former Director of Jewish Studies, Michigan State UniversityEssential Israel is an essential antidote to the underlying problem in how Americans, including Jewish Americans, understand Israel. Despite the confidence that many have in their views of Israel, they have limited knowledge. The essays in this volume educate and make possible reasoned discourse about Israel and its role in the world. This volume deserves to be widely read -- Professor Leonard Sax, Director of the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies and the Steinhardt Social Research InstituteIn an era when vitriol has replaced reasoned discourse in discussions of Israel, this volume – thoughtful, balanced and comprehensive – is cause for celebration. The wide array of essays by leading academics and scholars provides both an accessible introduction to newcomers to the field of Israel studies as well as a thought-provoking collection even for seasoned participants in the conversation. -- Daniel Gordis, Shalem College, author of Israel: A Concise History of a Nation RebornTable of ContentsAcknowledgements1. An Invitation to Israel Literacy / Ilan Troen and Rachel Fish2. Israel: Geography, Demography and Economy / Ilan Troen, Maoz Azaryahu, and Arnon Golan3. From Zionism to Zion / Michael Brenner4. Zionist Settlement in the Land of Israel/Palestine / Ilan Troen5. The Arab-Israeli Conflict / Alan Dowty6. History of the Peace Process / David Makovsky7. Israel in World Opinion / Gil Troy8. Israel: A Jewish Democracy / Yedidia Stern9. Citizenship and Democracy in Israel / Donna Robinson Divine10. Israel, American Jews and Jewish Peoplehood / Steven Bayme 11. "Jewishness" in Israel: Israel as a Jewish State / David Ellenson12. Contemporary Christianity and Israel / Yaakov Ariel13. Perceptions and Understandings of Israel within Islam / Norman Stillman14. "Hebrewism" and Israeli Culture / Rachel Harris15. Israeli and Hebrew Literature: from the Yishuv to the 21st Century / Ranen Omer-ShermanGlossaryTimeline: A Century of Wars and Conflict and Peace Negotiations and Agreements 1917-2016Index
£62.90
Indiana University Press Essential Israel
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewEssential Israel superbly fulfills its stated mission—to gather together a group of energetically written and accessible essays, based on sound scholarship, that provide reasonably comprehensive overviews of the main areas of Israeli culture and history. The result is a book that will speak to the full range of interests people are likely to have, something a historical account alone cannot do. People new to the subject will find this a perfect place to start, but many who feel they know Israel well will also find much here that is new. -- Cary NelsonEssential Israel is an essential antidote to the underlying problem in how Americans, including Jewish Americans, understand Israel. Despite the confidence that many have in their views of Israel, they have limited knowledge. The essays in this volume educate and make possible reasoned discourse about Israel and its role in the world. This volume deserves to be widely read -- Professor Leonard SaxEssential Israel addresses the intriguing complexities of Israeli history, politics, society, and culture. Written by leading experts and crafted for an American audience with simplicity and elegance they will enhance an understanding of the intricacies of Israeli society for students in the classroom and for a public anxious to understand that complicated country. -- Professor Elie RekhessRecommended. * Choice *This clearly is a needed read for any and all audiences interested in understanding today's Israel. * Association of Jewish Libraries Reviews *The editors of the book aim to increase literacy on Israel among the reading public and in academia, especially in the United States and all English-speaking countries. They have quite successfully accomplished this goal. This book, with its in-depth analysis and erudition, can be used as an excellent tool in Middle Eastern politics classes while also serving as an intellectual resource for experts who want to learn more about the complexities of Israel. * Reading Religion *Essential Israel addresses the intriguing complexities of Israeli history, politics, society, and culture. Written by leading experts and crafted for an American audience with simplicity and elegance they will enhance an understanding of the intricacies of Israeli society for students in the classroom and for a public anxious to understand that complicated country. -- Professor Elie Rekhess, Department of History, Associate Director, The Crown Family Center for Jewish and Israel StudiesEssential Israel superbly fulfills its stated mission—to gather together a group of energetically written and accessible essays, based on sound scholarship, that provide reasonably comprehensive overviews of the main areas of Israeli culture and history. The result is a book that will speak to the full range of interests people are likely to have, something a historical account alone cannot do. People new to the subject will find this a perfect place to start, but many who feel they know Israel well will also find much here that is new. -- Cary Nelson, author of Dreams Deferred: A Concise Guide to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and the Movement to Boycott IsraelThis invaluable collection of essays explores a number of Israel's compelling challenges, including religion and state, national identity and minority rights, immigrant absorption, and the quest for peace. Essential Israel ought be required reading for everyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Israeli society in the 21st century. -- David Harris, American Jewish Committee, CEOContemporary Israel commands considerable public attention, yet literacy about Israel is surprisingly limited. This collection of original essays probes "Israel literacy" without polemics or advocacy. It raises public understanding by pressing key questions about Israel, its politics, demography, international relations, and culture. Short of travel to and study in Israel itself, this is the next best thing. An indispensable addition to make to your book shelf. -- Kenneth Waltzer, Professor Emeritus of History and Former Director of Jewish Studies, Michigan State UniversityEssential Israel is an essential antidote to the underlying problem in how Americans, including Jewish Americans, understand Israel. Despite the confidence that many have in their views of Israel, they have limited knowledge. The essays in this volume educate and make possible reasoned discourse about Israel and its role in the world. This volume deserves to be widely read -- Professor Leonard Sax, Director of the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies and the Steinhardt Social Research InstituteIn an era when vitriol has replaced reasoned discourse in discussions of Israel, this volume – thoughtful, balanced and comprehensive – is cause for celebration. The wide array of essays by leading academics and scholars provides both an accessible introduction to newcomers to the field of Israel studies as well as a thought-provoking collection even for seasoned participants in the conversation. -- Daniel Gordis, Shalem College, author of Israel: A Concise History of a Nation RebornTable of ContentsAcknowledgements1. An Invitation to Israel Literacy / Ilan Troen and Rachel Fish2. Israel: Geography, Demography and Economy / Ilan Troen, Maoz Azaryahu, and Arnon Golan3. From Zionism to Zion / Michael Brenner4. Zionist Settlement in the Land of Israel/Palestine / Ilan Troen5. The Arab-Israeli Conflict / Alan Dowty6. History of the Peace Process / David Makovsky7. Israel in World Opinion / Gil Troy8. Israel: A Jewish Democracy / Yedidia Stern9. Citizenship and Democracy in Israel / Donna Robinson Divine10. Israel, American Jews and Jewish Peoplehood / Steven Bayme 11. "Jewishness" in Israel: Israel as a Jewish State / David Ellenson12. Contemporary Christianity and Israel / Yaakov Ariel13. Perceptions and Understandings of Israel within Islam / Norman Stillman14. "Hebrewism" and Israeli Culture / Rachel Harris15. Israeli and Hebrew Literature: from the Yishuv to the 21st Century / Ranen Omer-ShermanGlossaryTimeline: A Century of Wars and Conflict and Peace Negotiations and Agreements 1917-2016Index
£28.80
Indiana University Press TelAviv the First Century Visions Designs
Book SynopsisDocuments early Tel-Aviv against the backdrop of its earlier yearsTrade ReviewThis is a learned and engaging collection of essays that will be of much interest to scholars, students, and readers. Due to the wide range of articles within the volume, it will also be extremely useful in undergraduate classes and graduate seminars on Israeli history, urban studies, and cultural studies. * Religious Studies Review *A splendid critical celebration of Tel-Aviv's first hundred years, this collection of essays reads like a spirited conversation across academic disciplines and across ideologies. * Jewish Book Council *The essays are stimulating and original. * Canadian Jewish News *This volume encompasses a wide range of disciplinary approaches and the latest research on the essence of Tel Aviv. Israel's main metropolis is scrutinized through the lens of history, geography, architecture, art, literature, and gender studies, presenting the many facets that have come to constitute the elaborate personality of a very complicated city and society. This is by all means a much-needed volume, and required reading for any student of Tel Aviv. * H-Judaic *Anyone who loves Tel Aviv, a 'hybrid of East and West; myth and reality', will want to own this book. It is a must for all academic collections dealing with Israel Studies and for most Jewish high schools and synagogues. This reader highly recommends this rich book. * AJL Reviews *Table of ContentsPreface: Maoz Azaryahu and Ilan TroenIntroduction: Tel-Aviv Imagined and Realized / S. Ilan TroenPart 1. Historical Issues 1. Telling the Story of a Hebrew City / Yaacov Shavit 2. Tel-Aviv's Birthdays: Anniversary Celebrations, 1929–1959 / Maoz Azaryahu 3. Tel-Aviv's Foundation Myth: A Constructive Perspective / Hizky Shoham 4. From "European Oasis" to Downtown New York: The Image of Tel-Aviv in School Textbooks / Yoram Bar-Gal 5. Subversive Youth Cultures in Mandate Tel-Aviv / Tammy Razi 6. Dirt, Noise, and Misbehavior in the First Hebrew City: Letters of Complaint as a Historical Source / Anat Helman 7. South of Tel-Aviv and North of Jaffa—The Frontier Zone of "In Between" / Deborah S. Bernstein 8. Jaffa and Tel-Aviv before 1948: The Underground Story / Nahum Karlinsky 9. Austerity Tel-Aviv: Everyday Life, Supervision, Compliance, and Respectability / Orit RozinPart 2. Language, Literature, and Art 10. Tel-Aviv Language Police / Zohar Shavit 11. Der Eko Fun Goles: "The Spirit of Tel-Aviv" and the Remapping of Jewish Literary History / Barbara Mann 12. A Poet and a City in Search of a Myth: On Shlomo Skulsky's Tel-Aviv Poems / Aminadav Dykman 13. Decay and Death: Urban Topoi in Literary Depictions of Tel-Aviv / Rachel Harris 14. Art and the City: The Case of Tel-Aviv / Dalia ManorPart 3. Planning and Architecture 15. The 1925 Master Plan for Tel-Aviv by Patrick Geddes / Volker M. Welter 16. Preserving Urban Heritage: From Old Jaffa to Modern Tel-Aviv / Nurit Alfasi and Roy Fabian 17. Balconies of Tel-Aviv: Cultural History and Urban Politics / Carolin Aronis 18. The Architecture of the Hyphen: The Urban Unification of Jaffa and Tel-Aviv as National Metaphor / Alona Nitzan-ShiftanAfterword: Tel-Aviv between Province and Metropolis / Maoz AzaryahuContributorsIndex
£17.59
Springer IsraelPalestine in World Religions
Book SynopsisIntroduction: From Theological to Secular Claims.- Part I: Secular Claims.- Chapter 1: Conquest, Treaties and Self-Determination.- Chapter 2: From Discovery to Rediscovery.- Chapter 3: Possession and Dispossession through Labor and Purchase.- Chapter 4: History as Legitimacy.- Part II: Theological Claims.- Chapter 5: Judaism; A Multiplicity of Interpretations.- Chapter 6: Christianity; A Kaleidoscope of Theologies.- Chapter 7: Islam: Encountering a Contemporary Challenge.- Part III.- Chapter 8: Concluding Reflections.
£46.99
Rlpg/Galleys Jews and Muslims in the Arab World
Book SynopsisWhether real or imagined, the past filtered through their collective memories has an influence on how Jews and Arabs perceive themselves. This work highlights the effects of historical memory on the Arab-Israel conflict, demonstrating that Jews and Arabs use stories of distant pasts to create their identities and shape their politics.Trade ReviewThis impressive book deals with a significant topic that has not been studied before in a methodical and comprehensive manner. This comprehensive and comparative study extensively adds to our understanding of the two communities and their enduring conflict. This book should be read and digested by all those who are interested in these communities and their complex historical clash. -- Gabriel (Gabi) Sheffer, The Hebrew University of JerusalemThis truly wonderful work should be essential reading for any serious scholar in Middle Eastern studies. -- Khaleel Mohammed, San Diego State UniversityLassner and Troen have produced nothing less than a definitive prolegomenon to the Arab-Israel conflict and other current conflicts involving Muslims and Jews. They show that historical memory matters a great deal; it is neither irrelevant nor determinative, and not all historical communities are "imagined." Written in an exceptionally reader-friendly style, Jews and Muslims in the Arab World is a unique and riveting narrative, fair to both traditions, that anyone with even a mild interest will have trouble putting down. -- Alan Dowty, University of Notre DameA fascinating study of the interface between memory and politics as reflected in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. By providing a refreshing look at the pious myths bedeviling Middle Eastern politics, Lassner and Troen show with meticulous scholarship how both Arab nationalism as well as Zionism re-fashioned ancient traditions to legitimize modern political claims. With critical empathy to both sides, the authors warn against simplistic diplomatic attempts to solve the conflict without taking into account these deeply-held beliefs and traditions. At the same time, they call on both sides to listen to the voice of the Other and realize that history is not a seamless coat, but a multi-faceted mosaic, in which accepting the legitimacy of the other side does not by and in itself undermine one's own narrative. -- Shlomo Avineri, The Hebrew University of JerusalemJews and Muslims in the Arab World shows why the Jewish and Palestinian struggles for self-determination have played such a central role in the history of these two peoples and how that history has provided the resources for both continuing the conflict and changing its configuration. Anyone interested in understanding the antipathy between Israelis and Palestinians and between Jews and Muslims will find no clearer introduction or explanation. -- Donna Robinson Divine, Smith CollegeThis is an eloquent, clear-eyed examination of the way in which the principal parties in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and their partisans have understood, used, and misused history, religion, and collective memory in their perceptions of themselves, their adversaries, and the very essence of their relation. The authors' calm and reasoned voices leave the reader neither naively optimistic nor hopelessly pessimistic. This book ought to be required reading for anyone interested in the contemporary Middle East, and not least among those who should read this wise and informative book are the people of that troubled region themselves. -- Norman A. Stillman, University of OklahomaThis is a remarkable work of scholarship and a valuable contribution to our understanding of the conflict. * Jewish Book World *Scholars Jacob Lassner and S. Ilan Troen step forward with a masterly, majestic, original and thought-provoking volume....the authors deserve praise....Never before has the chasm which separates the Muslim world from its rivals been described more eloquently than it is in this book. It can only be hoped that this splendid volume, written by authors with an extraordinary knowledge of Islam and the Arab world, will do much to expose the naivete of those who constantly beat their breat in contrition before those who seek the destruction of the Jewish state. * Israel Journal of Foreign Affairs *An excellent and unorthodox volume on Israel and the Arabs. This is not just another book on the Arab-Israeli conflict. The authors, whose objective is to reinterpret developments in the Arab-Israeli conflict, go about their corrective task with impressive erudition and forthrightness. The authors have written two books grafted into one, providing a unique culturally informed overview of the Arab-Israeli conflict. They have produced an essential and long overdue complement to existing scholarship on the subject. This is truly an important book. -- Asher Susser, Tel Aviv University * Journal of Israeli History: Politics, Society, Culture *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction: The Uses and Misuses of the Past Part 2 The Arab World: Imagining the Past, Defining the Present, Anticipating the Future Chapter 3 The Arab Nation-State: Marking Modern Identities by Embracing Pasts Real and Imagined Chapter 4 Defining Arab Palestine: Historical Geography, Imagined Polities, and Sacred Space Chapter 5 "My Land [Biladi]": The Formation of Palestinian National Consciousness and the Quest for a Modern Nation-State Chapter 6 The Call to Arms: A Mark of Palestinian Nationhood Chapter 7 The Islamic Movement: Traditional Islam and Palestinian Nationalism after 1987 Chapter 8 Haunted by the Past: The Islamists and the Peace Process Part 9 The Modern State of Israel: Integrating Pasts Real and Imagined Chapter 10 A Lexicon of Near Eastern Identities: The Jewish People by Various Names and Foundational Narratives Chapter 11 Jews, Arabs and Modern Biblical Scholarship: Academic Politics and the Politics of National Consciousness Chapter 12 The Emergence of Zionism: A Secular and Humanist Narrative Chapter 13 Return, Reclaim and Reconstitute Chapter 14 Accommodation with the Arabs of Palestine Chapter 15 Epilogue
£101.70
Taylor & Francis Ltd Organizing Rescue Jewish National Solidarity in the Modern Period 7 Routledge Library Editions Jewish History and Identity
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