Ebook: The Crooked Timber of Democracy in Israel: Promise Unfulfilled

A narrative chronicle of Israeli democracy that defines historic phases and follows thematic challenges to democracy, including: competition between religion and the rule of law; the statist society and chaotic minoritocracy; modern illiberal populism and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The comprehensive portrait exposes endemic flaws of democracy in Israel, but also shows that Israel has considerable capacity – and responsibility – to fulfill the promise of democracy.

• Addresses heated and divisive political issues with historic evidence, explanation and narration.
• Provides a compelling narrative in a measured tone.
• Defines historic phases and follows thematic challenges to democracy in Israel.