The politicization of Israel studies
By: Miriam Shenkar
Publisher: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Beersheba
Language: eng
Number of pages: 177
ISBN-13: 9789655361018
Subjects: Arab-Israeli conflict; Study and teaching; Study and teaching (Higher); Higher Education; Curriculum change
Description: This book summarizes the results of a five year inquiry into the emergence of Israel studies as an academic field. It examines how this field came to be, changed and evolved, and how it compares to other area studies as well as to religious studies fields such as Jewish Studies. The topic is treated within a historical and political context, and as such carries ramifications beyond the confines of Israel Studies per se, extending into the embedment of academic fields in their broader environment. In addition to in-depth case studies of two public and two private universities, using archival material accessed for the first time, the book is based on interviews with and surveys of Israel studies chair holders in US universities. Among the significant issues covered are that of donor intent and institutional implementation, which have broader relevance to universities. (Publisher description).
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 161-176).