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Tel Aviv - Mythography of a City (Paperback)
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Tel Aviv - Mythography of a City (Paperback)
Series: Space, Place and Society
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Founded in 1909 as a "garden suburb" of the Mediterranean port of
Jaffa, Tel Aviv soon became a model of Jewish self-rule and was
celebrated as a jewel in the crown of Hebrew revival. Over time the
city has transformed into a lively metropolis, renowned for its
architecture and culture, openness and vitality. A young city, Tel
Aviv continues to represent a fundamental idea that transcends the
physical texture of the city and the everyday experiences of its
residents. Combining historical research and cultural analysis,
Maoz Azaryahu explores the different myths that have been part of
the vernacular and perception of the city. He relates Tel Aviv's
mythology to its physicality through buildings, streets, personal
experiences, and municipal policies. With critical insight, he
evaluates specific myths and their propagation in the spheres of
both official and popular culture. Azaryahu explores three distinct
stages in the history of the mythic Tel Aviv: "The First Hebrew
City" assesses Tel Aviv as Zionist vision and seed of the actual
city; "Non-Stop City" depicts trendy, global post-Zionist Tel Aviv;
and "The White City" describes Tel Aviv's architectural landscape,
created in the 1930s and imbued with nostalgia and local prestige.
Tel Aviv: Mythography of a City will appeal to urban geographers,
cultural historians, scholars of myth, and students of Israeli
society and culture.
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