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Politics and Government in Israel: The Maturation of a Modern State
Gregory S. Mahler
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Description for Politics and Government in Israel: The Maturation of a Modern State
Paperback. This balanced and comprehensive text explores Israeli government and politics, tracing the history of the state, and the social, religious, economic, and military environments of Israeli politics. Gregory Mahler's concise book provides an invaluable start for readers needing an introduction to Israel today. Num Pages: 456 pages, 5 black & white halftones, 12 maps, 35 tables, 21 graphs. BIC Classification: 1FBH; GTB; HBJF1. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
This balanced and comprehensive text explores Israeli government and politics from both institutional and behavioral perspectives. After briefly discussing Israel's history and the early development of the state, Gregory Mahler then examines the social, religious, economic, cultural, and military contexts within which Israeli politics takes place. He makes special note of Israel's geopolitical situation of sharing borders with, and being proximate to, several hostile Arab nations. The book explains the operation of political institutions and behavior in Israeli domestic politics, including the constitutional system and ideology, parliamentary government, the prime minister and the Knesset, political parties and interest groups, the ... Read more
This balanced and comprehensive text explores Israeli government and politics from both institutional and behavioral perspectives. After briefly discussing Israel's history and the early development of the state, Gregory Mahler then examines the social, religious, economic, cultural, and military contexts within which Israeli politics takes place. He makes special note of Israel's geopolitical situation of sharing borders with, and being proximate to, several hostile Arab nations. The book explains the operation of political institutions and behavior in Israeli domestic politics, including the constitutional system and ideology, parliamentary government, the prime minister and the Knesset, political parties and interest groups, the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
786g
Number of Pages
496
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9781442265363
SKU
V9781442265363
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About Gregory S. Mahler
Gregory S. Mahler is vice president for academic affairs, academic dean, and professor of politics at Earlham College.
Reviews for Politics and Government in Israel: The Maturation of a Modern State
Mahler's new edition is the best introductory textbook on Israeli government and politics available today. His institutional perspective presents a balanced and thorough explanation of a complex and constantly developing political system. This is an up-to-date and indispensable book for those who want a better understanding of both the continuities and the changes in modern Israel.
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