Israel in Comparative Perspective: Challenging the Conventional Wisdom

Product Description Challenges the social-science image of Israel as a historical peculiarity by situating Israel's history in comparative context; by building bridges between Israel and other Middle Eastern states; and by using the Israeli case to reconsider existing social science theories and correct common misperceptions about the comparative method. Review “This excellent analysis draws on social science theory that properly puts Israel in a larger comparative context. On a very important topic, this book fills a major gap in the literature.” ― Robert O. Freedman, Baltimore Hebrew University“The issues in this stimulating volume should inspire a whole range of comparative studies.” ― Studies in Contemporary Jewry About the Author Michael N. Barnett is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the author of Confronting the Costs of War: Military Power, State, and Society in Egypt and Israel.