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Youth Tourism to Israel
Erik H. Cohen
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Description for Youth Tourism to Israel
Paperback. This book is a comprehensive analysis of educational tours to Israel for Jewish youth, based on the author's empirical research. The tours are explored from multiple aspects including: history, education, population and comparison of sub-populations, ethnic and religious identity, adolescence, marketing, staff, organization and logistics. Series: Tourism and Cultural Change. Num Pages: 248 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBH; JFSR1; KNSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 150 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1384.
This book is a cumulative analysis of an international, longitudinal study of a tour program which brings Jewish youth from around the world to Israel. It is a case study of the longest running and most thoroughly documented, intentionally organized heritage tour program in existence, including a wealth of data never previously published. Issues central to Jewish studies are explored in depth, including cross-cultural analysis of the impact and meaning of the program in Jewish communities around the world. Additionally, it touches on core issues related to identity in the post-modern era, the sociology of contemporary tourism, and informal education ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Series
Tourism and Cultural Change
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845410841
SKU
V9781845410841
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About Erik H. Cohen
Dr. Erik H. Cohen has conducted numerous international studies in the fields of Jewish education, Jewish identity, Israel-Diaspora relations, and youth culture. He has a special interest in the Facet Theory approach of data design and analysis. He has been widely published in these fields, including several books published in French and Hebrew. He is a senior lecturer in the ... Read more
Reviews for Youth Tourism to Israel
Youth Tourism to Israel is a meticulous account of an educational effort that began as 'topping', but has become a major ingredient in molding identities among Jewish youngsters in the Diaspora.
Harvey E. Goldberg, Hebrew University, Israel
Youth Tourism to Israel is a highly consequential contribution to scholarly research and education. It skillfully interweaves concepts, theories, and empirical ... Read more
Harvey E. Goldberg, Hebrew University, Israel
Youth Tourism to Israel is a highly consequential contribution to scholarly research and education. It skillfully interweaves concepts, theories, and empirical ... Read more