Militarism and Israeli Society
. Ed(S): Sheffer, Gabriel; Barak, Oren
Challenging the established view that the civilian sector in Israel has been predominant over its security sector since the state's independence in 1948, this volume critically and systematically reexamines the relationship between these sectors and provides a deeper, more nuanced view of their interactions. Individual chapters cast light on the formal and informal arrangements, connections, and dynamic relations that closely tie Israel's security sector to the country's culture, civil society, political system, economy, educational system, gender relations, and the media. Among the issues and events discussed are Israel's separation barrier, the impact of Israel's military confrontations with the Palestinians and ... Read more
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British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies
Militarism and Israeli Society makes a convincing case about the security network and the power it exercises in and on Israeli ... Read more