The Invention of a Nation: Zionist Thought and the Making of Modern Israel
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For two centuries, according to Alain Dieckhoff, the Jews were remarkable experimenters. Reacting to the challenge of modernity, Jews followed two, often torturously contradictory paths--the path of assimilation (bourgeois or socialist) and that of nationalism.This book provides a comprehensive overview of the various ideologies that have constituted Zionism, ranging from Marxist-Zionism to National Religious Zionism to that of the far-right Abba Achimeir. Unlike other studies of the topic, this book makes explicit the debt the Zionists owed to French thinkers and European ideologues, notably those associated with the French Revolution and the Enlightenment.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0231127669
ISBN13:9780231127660
Release Date:October 2002
Publisher:Columbia University Press
Length:320 Pages
Weight:1.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.4" x 8.6"
Age Range:22 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
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Erudite, compelling and wonderfully written.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Deikhoff's greatest skill lies in his ability to blend masterful storytelling with comprehensive theoretical analysis. "The Invention of a Nation" is a must read for any student of Israel or the Middle East.
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