Ethnicity, Religion and Class in Israeli Society (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521046558)

This book is the first major sociological analysis of the characteristics and interrelationships of ethnicity, religion, and socio-economic class in Israeli society. Although much has been written about the various distinctions between Sephardi and Ashkenazi Jews, this volume argues for a more sophisticated approach than the rather crude divisions that have formed the basis of most works on the subject. The authors include categories largely overlooked in sociological studies on Israel such as middle class Israelis from Asia and Africa, and working-class Israelis from Europe. The data acquired from this rich ethnic mix leads to the analysis of a wide range of theoretical issues that casts fresh light on social cleavages within Israel in particular and society in general.

Author: Eliezer Ben-Rafael, Stephen Sharot
ISBN-10: 0521046556
ISBN-13: 9780521046558
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 12/20/2007
Pages: 300
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d