Society and Settlement
Author | : Aharon Kellerman |
Publisher | : State University of New York Press |
Total Pages | : 342 |
Release | : 2012-03-21 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781438408644 |
ISBN-10 | : 1438408641 |
Rating | : 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Download or read book Society and Settlement written by Aharon Kellerman and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2012-03-21 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book scrutinizes the interrelationships between Jewish spatial organization and social structure and change in Palestine/Israel. Kellerman analyzes the development of nationwide and regional settlements, and reasons for spatial and territorial choices, such as cooperative villages. He uncovers the extreme differences between the old and the new in Jewish settlement patterns, and discusses the implications for cultural development, economic functions, urban spirit, and international status in evolving Israeli society.