Militarism and Israeli Society

<p>Challenging the established view that the civilian sector in Israel has been predominant over its security sector since the state's independence in 1948 this volume critically and systematically reexamines the relationship between these sectors and provides a deeper more nuanced view of their interactions. Individual chapters cast light on the formal and informal arrangements connections and dynamic relations that closely tie Israel's security sector to the country's culture civil society political system economy educational system gender relations and the media. Among the issues and events discussed are Israel's separation barrier the impact of Israel's military confrontations with the Palestinians and other Middle Eastern states--especially Lebanon--and the impact of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Israeli case offers insights about the role of the military and security in democratic nations in contemporary times.</p>