The Religionization of Israeli Society

ISBN-13: 9780367588175 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 238 str.

Yoav Peled; Horit Herman Peled

Opis

This book analyses and explains the reasons for the religionization of Israeli society, a process known in Hebrew as hadata. It argues that this process had its origins in the 1967 war, has been accelerating since 2000, and is manifested in a number of key social fields. 

Spis treści

1. Introduction  2. The Rise and Decline of Labor Zionist Hegemony  3. The Religious Zionist Challenge  4. Return, Renewal and In-Beteween  5. Education  6. The IDF: From Religionization to Theocratization  7. Nationalism and Religion in the Visual Fine Arts Field  8. Orthodox Feminism  9. Film, TV, Media  Conclusion

O autorze

Yoav Peled is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Tel Aviv University, Israel. His research interests include Israeli politics, religion and politics, citizenship, ethnic relations, and democratic theory.

Horit Herman Peled is a media artist and fine arts and media culture researcher. Her work deals with religion, art, and life under a "state of exception."