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The Israeli response to Jewish extremism and violence : defending democracy / Ami Pedahzur
(New approaches to conflict analysis)

Material Type E-Book
Publisher Manchester ; New York : Manchester University Press
Year 2002
Language English
Size 1 online resource (ix, 198 pages) : illustrations, charts

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URL E-Book 電子ブック(EBSCO: eBook Open Access Collection)
EB2202973
9781526137777

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Notes "This book looks at the theoretical issue of how a democracy can defend itself from those wishing to subvert or destroy it without being required to take measures that would impinge upon the basic principles of the democratic idea, such as human rights, freedom of speech and the freedom to form political organisations. This dilemma has captured the attention of philosophers as well as legal scholars for many years, but has thus far been rarely studied employing institutional and social frameworks. In this book such frameworks are incorporated into the discussion of the 'paradox' in an attempt to provide an answer to the question: is there a golden path which can reconcile between the democratic polity's need to defend itself and, at the same time, maintain responsibility to protect and safeguard the basic right of its citizens? It takes as its case study of this issue the Israeli response to Jewish extremism and violence, which tests the theoretical framework outlined in the first chapter of the book. Providing an extensive diachronic scrutiny of the State's response to extremist political parties, violent organisations and the infrastructure of extremism and intolerance within Israeli society. It emphasises the dynamics of the response and the factors which encourage or discourage the shift from less democratic and more democratic models of response. The book is unique in that it links social and institutional perspectives to the study. The book will be vital reading for students of peace studies, conflict analysis, international relations and international politics, as well as students of the political situation in the Middle east"--Publisher's description
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Authors *Pedahzur, Ami.
Subjects CSHE:israel
LCSH:Jewish
LCSH:Extremism
LCSH:Democracy -- Israel  All Subject Search
LCSH:Jewish radicals -- Israel  All Subject Search
BISACSH:POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Process -- Political Advocacy  All Subject Search
BISACSH:POLITICAL SCIENCE -- International Relations -- General  All Subject Search
FREE:Democracy
FREE:Jewish radicals
FREE:Politics and government
FREE:Radikalismus
FREE:Demokratie
LCSH:Israel -- Politics and government  All Subject Search
FREE:Israel
SWD:Israel
LCSH:Electronic book
BSH:Electronic books
FREE:Electronic books
Classification DC22:322.1095694
ID ED00004156
ISBN 9781526137777

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