Israel Shahak Norton Mezvinsky Jewish Fundamentalism in Israel (Paperback)

Description: Further DetailsTitle: Jewish Fundamentalism in IsraelCondition: NewEAN: 9780745320908ISBN: 9780745320908Publisher: Pluto PressFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: 07/20/2004Item Height: 215mmItem Length: 135mmAuthor: Israel Shahak, Norton MezvinskyLanguage: EnglishISBN-10: 0745320902Description: 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 together with American scholar Norton Mezvinsky, this books shows how Jewish fundamentalism in Israel, as shown in the activities of religious settlers, is of great political importance.The authors trace the history and development of Jewish fundamentalism. They place the assassination of Prime Minister Rabin in the context of what they see as a tradition of punishments and killings of those Jews perceived to be heretics. They conclude that Jewish fundamentalism is essentially hostile to democracy.Country/Region of Manufacture: GBGenre: Philosophy & SpiritualityItem Weight: 271gTopic: Law & Politics, Society & Culture, Social SciencesRelease Year: 2004 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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