Israel's Place in the Middle East A Pluralist Perspective
| Author/creator | Rejwan, Nissim Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Gainesville : University Press of Florida |
| Description | 224 p. ill 09.000 x 06.000 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Summary | Annotation To many, Jews & Arabs stand in permanent opposition, representing two clashing cultures, mentalities, & temperaments. In this book, the author maintains that this perception is historically inaccurate. From the standpoint of culture, ethnicity, & religion, he says, Israel is an integral part of the Middle East. As a nation Israel consists largely of Middle Eastern & North African Jews, native-born Israelis of European origin, & Arabs. The author shows that peaceful & neighborly relations among these groups have always prevailed & that the lot of the Jews has been better in the realm of Islam than in the West. Using Arabic, Hebrew, & English sources, the book traces the course of Arab-Jewish relations from their beginnings in pre-Islamic times to the present, & it offers a survey of Judeo-Arabic culture & literature. It also describes the ideological & cultural origins of Israel & demonstrates the way these roots shape the country's attitudes toward its surroundings. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Awards note | National Jewish Book Awards (won), 1998 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 98006104 |
| ISBN | 9780813016016 |
| ISBN | 0813016010 (Trade Cloth) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9780813016016 |
| Stock number | 00027542 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |