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Author Pedahzur, Ami.

Title The Israeli response to Jewish extremism and violence : defending democracy / Ami Pedahzur.

Imprint Manchester ; New York : Manchester University Press, 2002.

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Description 1 online resource (ix, 198 pages) : illustrations, charts
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Description data file
Series New approaches to conflict analysis
New approaches to conflict analysis.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Introduction: the 'defending democracy' in Israel -- a framework of analysis -- The Israeli response to extremism: the parliamentary arena -- The State's response to extremism: attitudes towards subversive movements and violent organisations -- The Israeli response to extremism: the social sphere -- The role of 'civil society' in the 'defending democracy' -- The 'defending democracy': from the 'militant' to an 'immunised' route?
Summary "This book looks at the theoretical issue of how a democracy can defend itself from those wishing to subvert or destroy it without being required to take measures that would impinge upon the basic principles of the democratic idea, such as human rights, freedom of speech and the freedom to form political organisations. This dilemma has captured the attention of philosophers as well as legal scholars for many years, but has thus far been rarely studied employing institutional and social frameworks. In this book such frameworks are incorporated into the discussion of the 'paradox' in an attempt to provide an answer to the question: is there a golden path which can reconcile between the democratic polity's need to defend itself and, at the same time, maintain responsibility to protect and safeguard the basic right of its citizens? It takes as its case study of this issue the Israeli response to Jewish extremism and violence, which tests the theoretical framework outlined in the first chapter of the book. Providing an extensive diachronic scrutiny of the State's response to extremist political parties, violent organisations and the infrastructure of extremism and intolerance within Israeli society. It emphasises the dynamics of the response and the factors which encourage or discourage the shift from less democratic and more democratic models of response. The book is unique in that it links social and institutional perspectives to the study. The book will be vital reading for students of peace studies, conflict analysis, international relations and international politics, as well as students of the political situation in the Middle east"--Publisher's description
Note Print version record.
Language English.
Subject Democracy -- Israel.
Jewish radicals -- Israel.
Israel -- Politics and government.
Radicaux juifs -- Israël.
Israël -- Politique et gouvernement.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Process -- Political Advocacy.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- International Relations -- General.
Democracy
Jewish radicals
Politics and government
Israel https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJdgWx83Xb7cjjrMXBJYyd
Radikalismus
Demokratie
Israel
Indexed Term israel
Jewish
Extremism
In: Books at JSTOR: Open Access JSTOR
OAPEN (Open Access Publishing in European Networks) OAPEN
Other Form: Print version: Pedahzur, Ami. Israeli response to Jewish extremism and violence. Manchester : Manchester University Press, 2002 0719063728 (DLC) 2003270924 (OCoLC)50432868
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