This course will examine the social factors, pre-statehood through the present, which have influenced and continue to influence the emergence of Israeli Society as a new social and cultural entity in the Middle East. When appropriate corresponding and parallel topics relating to American Society will be examined in order to compare and contrast these two societies.
Sociology of Modern Israel
Contributor(s): Martin Laskin, Professor of Sociology and Judaic Studies, Southern Connecticut State UniversityTopics(s): Diaspora Relations, Middle East, Society
Date: September 1, 2009
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