Historical Dictionary of Israel

Historical Dictionary of Israel Synopsis

Few countries have been the focal point of more substantial and continuing international attention and aroused more controversy than Israel. Although much has been written about Israel, this volume fills a void in the literature by providing a convenient reference work in which the reader can obtain objective information about people, places, and events. In a dictionary format, it provides information on history, politics, international relations, society, culture, economics, demography, and geography...Clearly written entries...The work's strength is enabling users to gain a good understanding of the political aspects of the state...a thorough, solid reference source...- REFERENCE BOOKS BULLETIN This dictionary, which serves as a good introduction to the subject, is the only one of its kind in the English language and is thus a useful reference work for professionals and lay readers alike. - LIBRARY JOURNAL ...Reich's selection seems judicious...a generally accurate and extremely useful reference work, which will certainly be consulted frequently by all those interested in the State of Israel. - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MIDDLE EAST STUDIES

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