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Israel: An Introduction
Barry Rubin
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Description for Israel: An Introduction
Paperback. Provides a well-rounded introduction to Israel - a definitive account of the nation's past, its often controversial present, and more. This title is organized around six major themes: land and people, history, society, politics, economics, and culture. Num Pages: 320 pages, 86 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBH; HBJF1; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 181 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
An accessible and wide-ranging introduction to Israel—its history, people, culture, and more
This comprehensive book provides a well-rounded introduction to Israel—a definitive account of the nation’s past, its often controversial present, and much more. Written by a leading historian of the Middle East, Israel is organized around six major themes: land and people, history, society, politics, economics, and culture. The only available volume to offer such a complete account, this book is written for general readers and students who may have little background knowledge of this nation or its rich culture.
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An accessible and wide-ranging introduction to Israel—its history, people, culture, and more
This comprehensive book provides a well-rounded introduction to Israel—a definitive account of the nation’s past, its often controversial present, and much more. Written by a leading historian of the Middle East, Israel is organized around six major themes: land and people, history, society, politics, economics, and culture. The only available volume to offer such a complete account, this book is written for general readers and students who may have little background knowledge of this nation or its rich culture.
Based on research ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Yale University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300162301
SKU
9780300162301
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About Barry Rubin
Barry Rubin (1950–2014) was director of the Global Research in International Affairs Center at the Interdisciplinary Center, Herzliya, Israel (since renamed the Rubin Center). He was also editor of the Middle East Review of International Affairs and author of numerous books on the Middle East.
Reviews for Israel: An Introduction
“Written in an easily accessible format for the layman, that has covered Israel in all of its facets. . . . A great accomplishment. . . . The comprehensive look Rubin takes at everything from the political to the social, religious and cultural (the changing role of women in literature comes to mind) stands out as introducing Israel anew to ... Read more