Israel : an introduction /

This comprehensive book provides a well-rounded introduction to Israela definitive account of the nation's past, its often controversial present, and much more.and#160;Written by a leading historian of the Middle East, Israel is organized around six major themes: land and people, history, socie...

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Main Author: Rubin, Barry M.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New Haven : Yale University Press, ©2012.
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Summary:This comprehensive book provides a well-rounded introduction to Israela definitive account of the nation's past, its often controversial present, and much more.and#160;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 byand#160;scholars with extensive firsthand knowledge of Israel, this book offers accessible, clearly explained material, enhanced with a generous selection of images, maps, charts, tables, graphs, and sidebars. This book provides readers with a solid foundation of knowledge about Israel and provides useful reference lists by topic for those inspired to read further.
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 340 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780300162394
0300162391
9781280571299
1280571292
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.