Israel's Holocaust and the Politics of Nationhood
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| Author | : Idith Zertal |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 236 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0511125674 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780511125676 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Israel's Holocaust and the Politics of Nationhood by : Idith Zertal
Book excerpt: This disturbing analysis deals with the ways Israel has used the memory of the Holocaust to legitimise its politics. Idith Zertal argues that the centrality of the Holocaust has led to a culture of victimhood. She offers a new perspective on Israeli history and the construction of national identity.
