Israel A Country Study (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419126895)

Israel A Country Study is a comprehensive guide to the history, culture, politics, and economy of the State of Israel. Written by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress, the book is divided into chapters that cover a range of topics, including the geography and climate of Israel, its population and ethnic groups, the history of the Jewish people in the region, the Israeli political system, its economy and industries, and its foreign relations.The book provides a detailed overview of Israel's complex history, from its ancient roots to its modern-day status as a democratic nation. It explores the challenges that Israel has faced and continues to face, including the ongoing conflict with the Palestinians and other neighboring countries, as well as the social and economic issues that affect its citizens.The authors draw on a wide range of sources, including government documents, academic research, and interviews with experts and ordinary Israelis, to provide a balanced and informative portrait of the country. The book is accompanied by maps, charts, and photographs that help to illustrate key concepts and themes.Overall, Israel A Country Study is an essential guide for anyone seeking to understand the history, culture, and politics of this important and complex nation. It is an invaluable resource for students, scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in the Middle East and its role in world affairs.Another development resulting from the 1929 riots was the growing animosity between the British Mandate Authority and the Yishuv. The inactivity of the British while Arab bands were attacking Jewish settlers strengthened Zionist anti-British forces. Following the riots, the British set up the Shaw Commission to determine the cause of the disturbances. The commission report, dated March 30, 1930, refrained from blaming either community but focused on Arab apprehensions about Jewish labor practices and land purchases. The commission's allegations were investigated by an agrarian expert, Sir John Hope Simpson, who concluded that about 30 percent of the Arab population was already landless and that the amount of land remaining in Arab hands would be insufficient to divide among their offspring.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Federal Research Division
ISBN-10: 141912689X
ISBN-13: 9781419126895
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 380
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.44lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.78d