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
Read an Excerpt
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
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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