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Jewish Fundamentalism in Israel
Israel Shahak
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Description for Jewish Fundamentalism in Israel
Paperback. New edition of bestseller that critiques Jewish fundamentalism and shows its negative impact on Israeli policy. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; HRJ; JFSR1; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 135 x 18. Weight in Grams: 266.
This is a new edition of a classic and highly controversial book that examines the history and consequences of Jewish Fundamentalism in Israel. It is essential reading for anyone who wants a full understanding of the way religious extremism has affected the political development of the modern Israeli state. Acclaimed writer and human rights campaigner Israel Shahak was, up until his death in 2001, one of the most respected of Israel's peace activists - he was, in the words of Gore Vidal, 'the latest - if not the last - of the great prophets.' Written by Shahak ... Read more
This is a new edition of a classic and highly controversial book that examines the history and consequences of Jewish Fundamentalism in Israel. It is essential reading for anyone who wants a full understanding of the way religious extremism has affected the political development of the modern Israeli state. Acclaimed writer and human rights campaigner Israel Shahak was, up until his death in 2001, one of the most respected of Israel's peace activists - he was, in the words of Gore Vidal, 'the latest - if not the last - of the great prophets.' Written by Shahak ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pluto Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Weight
265g
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745320908
SKU
V9780745320908
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About Israel Shahak
Israel Shahak (1933-2001) was a resident of the Warsaw Ghetto and a survivor of Bergen-Belsen. He arrived in Palestine in 1945 and lived there for the rest of his life. He was an outspoken critic of the state of Israel and a human rights activist. He was also the author of the highly acclaimed Jewish Fundamentalism in Israel (Pluto, 2004) ... Read more
Reviews for Jewish Fundamentalism in Israel
'Illuminative, insightful and accessible, this is an important book that deserves as wide a readership as possible.'
Ethnic Conflict Research Digest 'A first-class overview of the different fundamentalist movements ... A fascinating and thought-provoking book.'
Neue Zurcher Zeitung (Switzerland) 'Shahak and Mezvinsky's explicit objective is to rouse the reader, particularly the North American reader, into an acknowledgement that Jewish fundamentalism ... Read more
Ethnic Conflict Research Digest 'A first-class overview of the different fundamentalist movements ... A fascinating and thought-provoking book.'
Neue Zurcher Zeitung (Switzerland) 'Shahak and Mezvinsky's explicit objective is to rouse the reader, particularly the North American reader, into an acknowledgement that Jewish fundamentalism ... Read more