{"title":"Shir Hever","description":"\u003cp\u003eShir Hever's works offer insightful explorations into the complexities of politics and current affairs, with a particular focus on the structures underpinning security and economic systems. Readers can expect rigorous analysis combined with a clear-eyed critique of contemporary issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis writing challenges conventional narratives, inviting reflection on the intersection of power, policy, and society. Those interested in a deeper understanding of political dynamics and security studies will find his books both thought-provoking and illuminating.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-privatization-of-israeli-security-by-shir-hever-9780745337197","title":"The Privatization of Israeli Security","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1994-2014, Israel's security service was transformed, becoming one of the most extreme examples of privatised security in the world. \u003cem\u003eThe Privatization of Israeli Security\u003c\/em\u003e is an investigation into this period and the conditions that created 'Occupation Inc.': the institution of a private military-security-industrial complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eState-sponsored violence is increasing as a result of this securitisation, but why is it necessary, and what are its implications? In this book, Shir Hever considers the impact of the ongoing Palestinian resistance to Israeli occupation, the influence of U.S. military aid, and the rise of neoliberalism in Israel, to make sense of this dramatic change in security policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the lens of political economy, \u003cem\u003eThe Privatization of Israeli Security\u003c\/em\u003e shows how the Israeli security elites turn violence into a commodity in order to preserve their status and wealth, providing a fresh new perspective on the Israeli occupation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433016869100,"sku":"9780745337197","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780745337197.jpg?v=1774765807"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/shir-hever.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}