Krav Maga and the Making of Modern Israel - For Zion's Sake (Hardcover)

The book examines the deep interplay of martial arts, combative, and self-defense practices with nationalism and ethno-religious politics. It focuses on the complex formative process of ethno-religious communities, their growth and resilience, in the context of the establishment of the State of Israel and the contemporary Jewish Diaspora. By presenting the unique case of Krav Maga, literally meaning "hand to hand combat", which is a selfdefense system initially developed between the late 19th and the beginning of the 20th centuries which is now considered a staple of Israeli culture, the book ultimately provides strong evidence in support of the idea that the understanding of physical violence proper to the martial arts is not only accepted and tolerated within modern egalitarian democracy but it is indeed needed as a profoundly unifying collective experience.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Martial Arts Studies
Release date:	March 2022
Authors:	Andrea Molle
Dimensions:	227 x 160 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	186
ISBN-13:	978-1-5381-4361-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Combat sports & self-defence > Oriental martial arts > General Promotions
LSN:	1-5381-4361-5
Barcode:	9781538143612

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