| Ben-Gurion Against the Knesset Contributor(s): Goldberg, Giora (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138870129 ISBN-13: 9781138870123 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | American Government - Legislative Branch - Social Science | Regional Studies - History | Middle East - Israel & Palestine |
| Dewey: 328.569 |
| Physical Information: 0.72" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.07 lbs) 344 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The power struggle between Ben-Gurion and the Knesset was not primarily concerned with who should hold the reins of power, but with the ideals that should lie behind government. Ben-Gurion did not think that the Knesset had the moral backbone required at a historic turning-point in Israeli history, when the character of the nation was being developed; although he conceded that it was capable of dealing with the more mundane administrative tasks. He therefore denied the Knesset the right to take part in the policy-making process, caused a decline in the support of the elite and the general public, encouraged partisanship, and endeavored to reduce competitiveness. Ben-Gurion was so dismissive of the Knesset and its members, that he would not even attend parties at which Knesset members were being given awards. |