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The Divided People: Can Israel's Breakup Be Stopped? Author: Eva Etzioni-Halevy $27.95 |
The Divided People: Can Israel's Breakup Be Stopped? |
Editorial Review:
The Divided People describes a fracturing Israel, a deeply divided state whose political system is buckling and whose society is rapidly polarizing into religious and secular camps. Written by a social scientist and drawing upon social science research, the work documents the emergence of separate social networks, residential areas, symbols, and identities--and even a split in the Hebrew language itself. This provocative new book carries a supremely important message for a postmodern Israel taking its first painful steps toward pluralism, liberalism, and tolerance, and a wider lesson for western nations grappling with the problems of a devolutionary age.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 
Pertinent and informative, casts a cloud over the future...: 
As someone who's witnessed the day-to-day lives of Israelis firsthand and observed the ongoing rift between the secular and religious camps, I was extremely interested in hearing what the author had to say about the situation. This book confirmed my own observations and fears: that the split between the religious and the secular in Israel is becoming a problem that may eventually outweigh the Palestinian crisis in terms of practical consequences. Is there any hope for reconciliation? Unfortunately, it...
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Brilliant, insightful book. Must read.: 
Well, I think this is a terrific book if you're interested
in the topic. It's full of insight, beautifully written,
and offers a novel perspective.Also, it was written by Mother.
Hi Mom!
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