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Menachem Mautner offers a compelling account of Israeli law as a site for the struggle over the shaping of Israeli culture. On the one hand, a secular, liberal group wishes to associate Israel with Western culture and to link Israeli law to AngloAmerican liberalism. On the other hand, a religious group wishes to associate Israeli culture with traditional Jewish culture, and to found Israeli law on traditional Jewish law. The struggle between secular and religious Jews has been part of the life of the Jewish people in the past 300 years. It resurged in the 1970s with the rise of religious fundamentalism and the decline of the political and cultural hegemony of the Labor movement. The secular group reacted by shifting much of its political action to the Supreme Court which since the establishment of the state has been the state organ most identified with entrenching liberal values in the country's political culture. In a short span of time in the early 1980s the Court effected extensive changes in its jurisprudence, most strikingly adoption of sweeping judicial activism which is widely regarded as the most farreaching in the world. The Court's activism provided the secular group with the means for intervening in decisions of the state branches over which the group had lost control. With Arabs being a fifth of the country's population, an additional divide in Israel is that between Jews and Arabs. Drawing on notions of multiculturalism, political liberalism and republicanism, Law and the Culture of Israel offers fresh insights as to how to manage Israel's divisive situation.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Law and the Culture of Israel'? A: The book explores the struggle between secular and religious groups in Israel regarding the influence of Israeli law on the nation's culture, particularly focusing on the clash between Western liberalism and traditional Jewish law.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Law and the Culture of Israel'? A: The author is Menachem Mautner, who provides an in-depth analysis of Israeli law and its cultural implications.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Law and the Culture of Israel' is available in a hardcover binding, which offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 270 pages, providing a comprehensive examination of its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Law and the Culture of Israel' published? A: The book was published on March 15, 2011.
- Q: What legal and cultural concepts does the book address? A: The book discusses multiculturalism, political liberalism, and republicanism, offering insights into managing Israel's diverse societal challenges.
- Q: What distinguishes this book from other legal texts? A: This book uniquely combines legal analysis with cultural commentary, highlighting the impact of legal decisions on Israeli society and identity.
- Q: Is 'Law and the Culture of Israel' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is well-suited for academic study, especially for courses in law, political science, and Middle Eastern studies due to its in-depth analysis and scholarly approach.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: 'Law and the Culture of Israel' is offered in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a pristine copy.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition, providing the original content as intended by the author.