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Israel by Ilan Pappé explores the complex history and contemporary reality of Israel, delving into its political origins, economic development, cultural identity and foreign relations. Beginning with early Zionist history and covering the state's evolution up to 2000, the book then examines Israel's present-day challenges and international image, offering a detailed analysis of its unique position in the Middle East and the wider global system.
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Ideal for students, journalists and policy makers interested in Middle Eastern history, Jewish studies and Israel studies, this book provides a comprehensive and balanced foundation for understanding Israel's past and present.

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Israel is one of the few states in the world whose modern, indeed, contemporary history, is still contested and highly charged. This book seeks to update analysis of the political history, contemporary politics, economics and foreign policy of the region.

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Israel is not the only ‘new’ state around, but it is one of the few states whose legitimacy is still questioned. Its future affects the future of the Middle East as a whole and probably the stability of the international system. The reasons for this unique reality lie in its past and the particular historical circumstances of its birth.

This book seeks to update analysis of the political history, contemporary politics, economics, and foreign policy of this unique state. The first part of the book provides a general history of Israel since its inception until 2000. This general history evolves around the political development of the state, beginning with its origins in the early Zionist history (1882–1948) and ending with the turn of the century.

The second part focuses on three contemporary aspects of present-day Israel: its political economy, its culture, and its international relations. An epilogue describes Israel’s complex international image today and its impact on the state and its future.

Providing a solid infrastructure from which readers can form their own opinions, this book offers a fresh perspective on developments both on the ground and in recent scholarship. It is essential reading for students, journalists, and policy makers with an interest in Middle Eastern History, Jewish Studies, and Israel Studies.

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  • Israel
    Israel is not the only ‘new’ state around, but it is one of the few states whose legitimacy is still questioned. Its future affects the future of the Middle East as a whole and probably the stability of the international system. The reasons for this unique reality lie in its past and the particular historical circumstances of its birth. This...
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ISBN: 9781138887183

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 453g

Pages: 126

About the Author

Ilan Pappé is Professor of History at the University of Exeter and Director of the European Centre for Palestine Studies.

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