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ISBN-13:	9780761449959
Publisher:	Cavendish Square Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2014
Series:	Cultures of the World
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

	Introduction	5
	Geography	7
	Topography
	Seas and rivers
	Climate
	Flora and fauna
	Cities
	Jerusalem
	Tel Aviv-Jaffa
	Haifa
	History	19
	Early history
	Under foreign rule
	The fight for Palestine
	Establishing a homeland
	The war years
	Israel today
	Government	33
	The Knesset
	Basic laws
	The judicial system
	Religious courts
	The cabinet
	Local government
	Economy	41
	Economic growth
	The labor force and unions
	Agriculture
	Manufacturing
	Mineral wealth
	Fishing
	Tourism
	Environment	51
	Environmental degradation
	Air pollution
	Water conservation
	Waste management and recycling
	Nature conservation
	Environmental policy and management
	Environmental legislation
	Environmental research and technology
	Environmental education
	Israelis	59
	Jewish ethnic groups
	Immigration trends: the Aliyot
	Israeli Arabs
	The Bedouins
	The Druze
	Other minorities
	Lifestyle	69
	The Jewish homeland
	Judaism in everyday life
	Life on the kibbutz
	Education
	The army
	Ulpan
	Youth movements
	The family
	Marriage
	Divorce
	Birth rituals
	Religion	83
	Judaism
	The synagogue
	Christianity
	Islam
	Druze
	Baha'i
	Language	93
	Hebrew
	Arabic
	Yiddish
	Israeli names
	Arts	99
	The performing arts
	Literature
	Visual arts
	Dance
	Architecture
	Leisure	107
	In pursuit of leisure
	Sports
	Television
	Radio
	Festivals	113
	Jewish holidays
	Rosh Hashanah
	Yom Kippur
	Sukkot and Simchat Torah
	Hanukkah
	Pesach
	Memorial and Independence
	Christian holidays
	Islamic holidays
	Food	121
	Israeli foods
	Jewish dietary laws
	Islamic dietary laws
	Holiday foods
	Street foods
	Food shopping
	Map of Israel	132
	About the Economy	135
	About the Culture	137
	Time Line	138
	Glossary	140
	Further Information	141
	Bibliography	142
	Index	142

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Editorial Reviews

11/01/2014
Gr 7 Up—Previously published under the Benchmark imprint, these third editions are comprehensive geographic profiles with chapters about each country's physical features, history, ethnic groups, culture, religion and languages, economic development, and food and festivals. Revisions include new book and chapter introductions and photos, but text changes are limited to some new paragraphs about recent events or updated statistical information. Authors are positive about each country but discuss problems such as Islamic repression of women and environmental challenges. Well-captioned color photos and maps supplement the texts, and there are Internet links at the end of each chapter. The high level of detail and background information will help report writers understand how geographical factors shaped and define each nation. These books are solid choices for libraries that don't own the second editions, but they haven't been revised enough to justify replacement purchase for those that do.

School Library Journal

Only founded in 1948, Israel is a new country with an ancient and complex history. The authors provide a thorough and interesting look at the founding, growth and on-going controversies of this democracy's existence. An in-depth look at the people, lifestyles, and celebrations brings this country to life. Geography, history, government, religion, art, and the language are discussed. The appendixes alone make this is an excellent source for students and teachers. They include quick references such as recipes, timeline, maps, glossary, bibliography and economic and cultural overviews. This text is part of the "Cultures of the World" series. 2004 (orig. 1993), Benchmark Books, Ages 13 to 17.
—Ruth Buchholz

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