The Israel Defence Force and the foundation of Israel / / Zev Drory

• Autore: Derori Zeev
• Pubblicazione: London ; ; New York, : RoutledgeCurzon, 2005
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (278 p.)
• Disciplina: 956.94052
• Soggetto topico: Military social work - Israel - History
• Soggetto geografico: Israel Emigration and immigration Government policy; Israel Emigration and immigration Social aspects; Israel Military policy; Israel Politics and government 1948-1967
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of Illustrations; Acknowledgments; List of Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. David Ben-Gurion's Position and Influence in Shaping the State; 2. The Israel Defence Force and Settlement; 3. The Nahal; 4. Army Assistance for Transit Camp Residents; 5. IDF Activity in Education and Culture; 6. The Gadna - Its Activities and Educational Role; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: This book discusses the contribution of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) to the building of the social and educational foundations of the country, and its role in the area of immigrant absorption and settlement during the first years of the Israeli State. The author examines how under the guidance of David Ben-Gurion Israel was able to utilize the values of military organization to combat severe, economic, and social difficulties, and build a civil society to underpin the new state.
• Titolo autorizzato: The Israel Defence Force and the foundation of Israel
• ISBN: 0-203-64621-5; 9786610150724; 1-135-75398-9; 0-7146-8552-6; 1-280-15072-6; 1-135-75399-7
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910814786603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II