This colorful volume takes an in-depth look at a remarkable achievement: how one small and very young country has successfully become one of the world's technological leaders.

From agriculture to medicine, Israel stands right at the forefront of technological development. Learn about the country's many achievements and breakthoughs, and how it's poised to remain on the industrial cutting edge in the foreseeable future. The countless accomplishments outlined here would be dazzling, even if they hadn't emerged from a nation that didn't even exist 60 years ago: Israel created the ICQ chat facility that is now used by hundreds of millions of internet surfers each day; the technology that allows you to leave voicemail messages on a mobile phone; the medical diagnostic equipment (including magnetic resonance imaging) found in most hospitals; and the surveillance equipment that alerts security officials to suspicious activities at airports. Find out about the people who made such progress possible; the educational system that allowed these citizens, many of them recent immigrants, to reach their full potential; and how Israel uses its knowledge for the well-being of the world.

About the Author

Helen Davis has been a journalist for over 30 years. Helen Davis was born in New Zealand. She has since lived and worked throughout the world for major news organizations. This included 10 years in Israel, where she edited ISRAEL SCENE, a monthly features magazine. She has contributed to THE SUNDAY TIMES, ECONOMIST, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH, as well as leading journals throughout the rest of Europe. Douglas Davis was born in South Africa, where he started his career in journalism. Since being exiled under the former apartheid regime, he has lived and worked in daily journalism in Britain and the world. He is the co-author of SHCHARANSKY: THE JOURNEY HOME and A NEW ANTI-SEMITISM?

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