National minorities and their behaviour have become a central topic in comparative politics in the last few decades. Using the relationship between the state of Israel and the Arab national minority as a case study, this book provides a thorough examination of minority nationalism and state-minority relations in Israel.

Placing the case of the Arab national minority in Israel within a comparative framework, the author analyses major debates taking place in the field of collective action, social movements, civil society and indigenous rights. He demonstrates the impact of the state regime on the political behaviours of the minorities, and sheds light on the similarities and differences between various types of minority nationalisms and the nature of the relationship such minorities could have with their states.

Drawing empirical and theoretical conclusions that contribute to studies of Israeli politics, political minorities, indigenous populations and conflict issues, this book will be a valuable reference for students and those in policy working on issues around Israeli politics, Palestinian politics and the broader Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

About the Author

Amal Jamal is Professor in the Department of Political Science at Tel Aviv University and Head of the Walter Lebach Institute for Jewish-Arab Coexistence Through Education.

Reviews

"Jamal's book is [comprehensive]... in dealing with international, national Israeli, and local developments among the minority and their implications for political activism and mobilization among the Palestinian minority."- Dr. As'ad Ghanem, School of Political Science, University of Haifa, Israel; The Middle East Journal, Spring 2012 issue (Vol. 66, No. 2)

Book Information
ISBN 9780415567398
Author Amal Jamal
Format Hardback
Page Count 336
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 780g