About the book
This volume explores various processes associated with constructing what has variously been called \"The Holy Land,\" \"Eretz Israel,\" \"Zion,\" Palestine,\" or \"Israel.\" The contributors focus on ways the landscapes of Israel figure in creating and recreating the identity, presence, and history of groups living there. The book critiques the assumptions lying at the base of various spatial practices related to Zionism. It does this through both a theoretical examination and a focus on hitherto little explored phenomena such as pilgrimages of Israelis to their (or their relatives') native lands abroad, the establishment of Jewish saints' tombs in Israel, the design of Kibbutz museums, country hikes, and conceptions of territory in mixed (Jewish-Arab) communities.
Editions of Grasping Land
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791432174
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791432181
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791496268
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This volume explores various processes associated with constructing what has variously been called \"The Holy Land,\" \"Eretz Israel,\" \"Zion,\" Palestine,\" or \"Israel.\" The contributors focus on ways the landscapes of Israel figure in creating and recreating the identity, presence, and history of groups living there. The book critiques the assumptions lying at the base of various spatial practices related to Zionism. It does this through both a theoretical examination and a focus on hitherto little explored phenomena such as pilgrimages of Israelis to their (or their relatives') native lands abroad, the establishment of Jewish saints' tombs in Israel, the design of Kibbutz museums, country hikes, and conceptions of territory in mixed (Jewish-Arab) communities.
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What is Grasping Land about?
This volume explores various processes associated with constructing what has variously been called \"The Holy Land,\" \"Eretz Israel,\" \"Zion,\" Palestine,\" or \"Israel.\" The contributors focus on ways the landscapes of Israel figure in creating and recreating the identity, presence, and history of groups living there. The book critiques the assumptions lying at the base of various spatial practices related to Zionism. It does this through both a theoretical examination and a focus on hitherto little explored phenomena such as pilgrimages of Israelis to their (or their relatives') native lands abroad, the establishment of Jewish saints' tombs in Israel, the design of Kibbutz museums, country hikes, and conceptions of territory in mixed (Jewish-Arab) communities.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Grasping Land?
History and Archaeology > History > Middle Eastern history
Where can I read a sample of Grasping Land?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791432174
How long is Grasping Land and how many pages does it have?
Grasping Land has 246 page(s)
Is Grasping Land part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Anthropology and Judaic Studies
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Grasping Land?
Eyal Ben-Ari, Yoram Bilu
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Grasping Land is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791432174) and paperback(ISBN 9780791432181) and pdf(ISBN 9780791496268)
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