Israeli Backpackers

From Tourism to Rite of Passage

By Chaim Noy, Erik Cohen | Publisher: State University of New York Press

About the book

In the period after their military service, Jewish Israeli youth customarily embark on a unique touristic practice: the backpacking trip. Combining sociological, anthropological, and psychological research—based on innovative fieldwork conducted with Israeli backpackers in Israel and abroad—this book depicts the complex relationship between the traveling youth and their society of origin. Via a perspective the editors term \"outside-in,\" we learn how social and cultural tensions and tenets, identities, fantasies, and preoccupations are acted out within a symbolic, touristic space by scores of Israeli youth.

Editions of Israeli Backpackers

Hardcover
ISBN 9780791464977
Paperback
ISBN 9780791464984
PDF
ISBN 9780791483008

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In the period after their military service, Jewish Israeli youth customarily embark on a unique touristic practice: the backpacking trip. Combining sociological, anthropological, and psychological research—based on innovative fieldwork conducted with Israeli backpackers in Israel and abroad—this book depicts the complex relationship between the traveling youth and their society of origin. Via a perspective the editors term \"outside-in,\" we learn how social and cultural tensions and tenets, identities, fantasies, and preoccupations are acted out within a symbolic, touristic space by scores of Israeli youth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Israeli Backpackers about?

In the period after their military service, Jewish Israeli youth customarily embark on a unique touristic practice: the backpacking trip. Combining sociological, anthropological, and psychological research—based on innovative fieldwork conducted with Israeli backpackers in Israel and abroad—this book depicts the complex relationship between the traveling youth and their society of origin. Via a perspective the editors term \"outside-in,\" we learn how social and cultural tensions and tenets, identities, fantasies, and preoccupations are acted out within a symbolic, touristic space by scores of Israeli youth.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Israeli Backpackers?

Society and Social Sciences > Sociology and anthropology > Sociology

Where can I read a sample of Israeli Backpackers?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791464977

How long is Israeli Backpackers and how many pages does it have?

Israeli Backpackers has 268 page(s)

Is Israeli Backpackers part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Israeli Studies

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Israeli Backpackers?

Chaim Noy, Erik Cohen

Who is the Publisher of the book Israeli Backpackers?

State University of New York Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Israeli Backpackers is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791464977) and paperback(ISBN 9780791464984) and pdf(ISBN 9780791483008)

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