| Zionism and the Arabs: An American Jewish Dilemma, 1898-1948 Contributor(s): Medoff, Rafael (Author) |
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ISBN: 0275958248 ISBN-13: 9780275958244 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $74.25 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 1997 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - Rituals & Practice - Religion | Judaism - History - History | Middle East - General |
| Dewey: 320.540 |
| LCCN: 96047482 |
| Series: Bibliographies and Indexes in |
| Physical Information: 0.71" H x 6.04" W x 9.5" (0.94 lbs) 198 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: How have American Zionists maintained the delicate balance between their Americanism and their Zionism? How did they, as Americans, support the principle of democracy and at the same time, as Jews, support the creation of a Jewish homeland despite the pre-1948 Arab majority in Palestine? Looking at America-Holy Land relations during the years prior to the establishment of the state of Israel, Medoff explores this crucial question of American Jewish identity. Using original, previously unpublished archival material, this study presents an engaging account of a dilemma that is still very much an issue in today's political climate. |