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A Civilian Occupation: The Politics of Israeli Architecture,Used
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Bringing together essays and photographs by leading Israeli practitioners, and complemented by maps, plans and statistical data, A Civilian Occupation explores the processes and repercussions of Israeli planning and its underlying ideology. It demonstrates how, over the last century, planning and architecture have been transformed from everyday professional practices into strategic weapons in the service of the state, which has sought to secure national and geopolitical objectives through the organization of space and in the redistribution of its population. In fact, as the book shows, Israeli architecture has consistently provided the concrete means for the pursuit of the Zionist project of building a national home for the Jewish people in the Land of Israel. As such, it is the first study to supplement the more familiar political, military and historical analysis of the IsraelPalestine conflict with a detailed description of the physical environments in which it is played out.The banning of the first edition of this book by its original publisher was proof, if any were needed, that architecture in Israel, indeed architecture anywhere, can no longer be considered a politically naive activity: the politics of Israeli architecture is the politics of any architecture.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Civilian Occupation: The Politics of Israeli Architecture'? A: The book explores the intersection of architecture and politics in Israel, illustrating how planning and architecture have been utilized as strategic tools to achieve national objectives and the implications of these practices on society.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Civilian Occupation: The Politics of Israeli Architecture' is Rafi Segal, a prominent figure in the field of architecture.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, which offers durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on November 27, 2003.
- Q: How many pages are in 'A Civilian Occupation'? A: The book contains a total of 187 pages.
- Q: What kind of content can I expect to find in this book? A: Readers will find essays, photographs, maps, plans, and statistical data that collectively examine the role of architecture in the context of Israeli politics and planning.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book provides in-depth analysis and research that makes it a valuable resource for academic study in architecture, politics, and Middle Eastern studies.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing features the revised edition of 'A Civilian Occupation: The Politics of Israeli Architecture'.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Very Good' condition, indicating it has been well cared for and shows minimal signs of wear.
- Q: Can this book help me understand the Israel-Palestine conflict better? A: Yes, the book supplements traditional political and historical analyses of the Israel-Palestine conflict by providing insights into the physical environments shaped by architecture and planning.