Israel at the polls, 1999
By: edited by Daniel J. Elazar and M. Ben Mollov.
Contributors: Elazar, Daniel Judah.; Mollov, M. Benjamin.
Series: Israeli history, politics, and society
Publisher: Frank Cass
Published: 2001
Place of publication: London; Portland, OR
Language: eng
Number of pages: 333
Subjects: Elections -- Israel -- History -- 20th century.; Political parties -- Israel -- History -- 20th century.; Communication -- Political aspects -- Israel -- History -- 20th century.
Description: "The 1999 Israeli elections focused on the character of the main political contenders for prime minister - Binyamin Netanyahu and Ehud Barak. Along with Barak's victory, the Israeli public made important statements concerning the shape and direction of Israeli political culture with the hope of a centrist vision. Leading Israeli political scientists discuss the revival of the Israeli left and the increased strength of ethnic Sephardi, Russian and Arab electorates. They also examine the place of foreign policy, media, and other socio-economic factors on the outcome of the election."--Jacket.
Notes: "This group of papers first appeared in a special double issue of Israel affairs 7/2-3 (winter 2000)"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.