{"title":"Amy Kaplan","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Amy Kaplan collection, where the intricate intersections of history, politics, and culture come alive through her insightful works. Amy Kaplan, a distinguished scholar, is celebrated for her deep dives into the realms of American studies and its global interactions, particularly focusing on the United States' cultural and political dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, you will find thought-provoking titles such as \u003cem\u003eOur American Israel\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling examination of the relationships between the United States and Israel, shedding light on the cultural dimensions that drive foreign policy. Kaplan’s writing serves as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in understanding the subtleties of international relations and the historical narratives that shape them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an educator, a student, or simply a curious reader eager to understand the complexities of global politics, Amy Kaplan’s works offer a rich tapestry of insights. Each book is meticulously researched, providing a unique perspective that challenges conventional narratives and invites readers to think critically about the world we inhabit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the Amy Kaplan collection today and deepen your understanding of the cultural forces that inform national and international landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"our-american-israel-by-amy-kaplan-9780674301788","title":"Our American Israel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur American Israel\u003c\/em\u003e is masterful and deserves a larger audience.\" -Ta-Nehisi Coates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn essential account of America's most controversial alliance, and how that strong and divisive partnership plays out in our own time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1945, it was not inevitable that a global superpower emerging victorious from World War II would come to identify with a small state for Jewish refugees, refugees who at that time were still being turned away from the United States. How, then, did so many in America come to feel that the bond between it and Israel was historically inevitable, morally right, and a matter of common sense? \u003cem\u003eOur American Israel\u003c\/em\u003e reveals how Israel's identity has long been entangled with America's belief in its own exceptional nature. Beginning at the end of World War II with debates about the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine and continuing through both the rise of evangelical Christian Zionism and the war on terror, Amy Kaplan challenges the associations underlying this special alliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough popular narratives expressed in news media, fiction, and film, a shared sense of identity emerged from the two nations' histories as settler societies. Americans projected their own origin myths onto Israel: the biblical promised land, the open frontier, the refuge for immigrants. Israel assumed a mantle of moral authority, based on its image as an \"invincible victim,\" a nation of intrepid warriors and concentration camp survivors. The image of the underdog shattered when Israel invaded Lebanon; its military was strongly censured around the world, including notes of dissent in the United States. Rather than a symbol of justice, Israel became a model of military strength and technological ingenuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn America today, Israel's political realities pose profoundly difficult challenges. Turning a critical eye on the turbulent history that bound the two nations together, Kaplan unearths the roots of present controversies that threaten to divide them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362942206188,"sku":"9780674301788","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1519763482428.jpg?v=1772905006"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/amy-kaplan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}