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Politics in Israel

The Second Republic
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An incisive guide to Israel's rich past, unpredictable present, and promising but undoubtedly turbulent futureln this new second edition, Asher Arian again takes a comprehensive look at the country's history, demography, economy, and sociology, and provides clear analysis of its ever-changing role in the Middle East. Informed by the latest opinion polls, survey data, and election results, Arian clarifies the major issues facing Israeli culture and politics, and explains the complexities of Israel's political institutions, political behaviour, and public policies. He chronicles the significant events in this dynamic nation's relatively brief experience of self-governance and introduces readers to the exceptional personalities who have defined its domestic landscape. *The first edition was published by Chatham House with the title, The Second Republic: Politics in Israel. New and expanded coverage in the second edition includes the:* impact of immigration from the former Soviet Union* adoption and cancellation of the direct election of the prime minister* constitutional revolution occasioned by the expansion of judicial review* weakening of political parties* decentralization of the economy and emergence of a stronger capitalist ethic* political impact of the second intifada* the dominance of Ariel Sharon
Asher Arian is Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, a senior research fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, and professor of political science at the University of Haifa.
Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. People of Israel 3. Political Economy 4. The Political Elite 5. Political Parties 6. Party Organization 7. The Electoral System 8. Electoral Behavior 9. The Knesset, the Government, and the Judiciary 10. Interest Groups and Public Policy 11. Statism, Public and Local Administration 12. Ideology, Communication, and Socialization Notes Glossary Index
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