Ethnicity, Religion and Class in Israeli Society - Hardcover

Ben-Rafael, Eliezer; Sharot, Stephen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521392292 ISBN 13: 9780521392297

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1991

Synopsis

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.

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Book Description:

This book is a major sociological analysis of the characteristics and interrelationships of ethnicity, religion and socio-economic class in Israeli society. The analysis of ethnicity focuses on the differences among Jews from different countries of origin (from Europe, North Africa and Asia), although there is also a chapter on Palestinian Arabs in Israel.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0521392292
• ISBN 13: 9780521392297
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 300