Overview

This is the ultimate collection of essays about Israeli society, its politics, schisms and institutions. Leading authors in this field tackle timely concerns, such as Israel's fight against terror, its relationships with the Palestinians, the mutual relationships between the civic society and the army, the status of women in society, and separation between state and religion. Particular attention is given to probing the state of human rights, minority rights, and health rights. The volume also discusses the tensions between liberalism and socialism, between state and religion, and between immigration groups, most notably resulting from the immigration from the former Soviet Union. The book analyses the relationships between democracy and bureaucracy, the issue of separation of powers in democracy and more specifically the role of the Supreme Court. It also sheds light on the roles of other influential institutions: the government, the Presidency, the Knesset, the Legal Advisor to the Government, and the State Comptroller. Finally, the book discusses the education system as well as the press council and its role in a democratic society. This volume was previously published as a special issue of the journal Israel Affairs .

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Author:   Raphael Cohen-Almagor
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.589kg
ISBN:  

9780415350235

ISBN 10:   0415350239
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   21 July 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. From Socialism to Free Market - The Israeli Economy, 1948-2003 3. On Media and Politics: Between Enlightened Authoritarianism and Social Responsibility 4. Human Rights 5. Health Rights 6. Women's Human Rights: Dichotomy between Religion and Secularism in Israel 7. Israel as a Multicultural Democracy: Challenges and Obstacles 8. The Integration of Immigrants from the Former Soviet Union 9. Is a Halakhic State Possible? The Paradox of Jewish Theocracy 10. 'A Jewish and Democratic State': Present Navigation in the Map of Interpretations 11. Whither the Green Line? Trends in the Orientation of the Palestinians in Israel and the Territories 12. Israel and Its Arab Citizens 13. Israel Facing Terrorism 14. Zionism Revisited 15. Israeli Democracy at the Crossroads

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The 15 papers presented by Cohen-Almagor analyze the state of Israeli politics using different methodologies and promoting different views, but generally sharing the values of liberalism. Topics include media consolidation, human and health rights, women's rights and the dichotomy between religion and secularism, multiculturalism, integration of immigrants from the former Soviet Union, policy towards the Palestinians and Israeli Arabs (mostly those Palestinians granted citizenship within Israel), terrorism, and the question of the continuing legitimacy of Zionism. --Reference & Research Book News

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