Amy Kaplan

Our American Israel : the Story of an Entangled Alliance

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ISBN 13:
9780674301788
author:
Amy Kaplan
format:
Trade Paperback
publisher:
Harvard University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2025
Pages:
368
Genre:
United States / 20th Century Social Science
Condition:
New
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£16.13

Description

Amy Kaplan's "Our American Israel" is a masterful account of America's most contentious alliance with Israel. This book challenges the long-held assumption that the bond between the two nations was historically inevitable and morally right. Kaplan explores how Israel's identity has become entangled with America's exceptionalist narrative, with both nations projecting their own origin myths onto each other. The author delves into the popular narratives expressed in news media, fiction, and film, revealing how a shared sense of identity emerged from the two nations' histories as settler societies. Through this analysis, Kaplan sheds light on how the image of Israel has evolved over time, from its early days as a symbol of justice to its current portrayal as a model of military strength and technological ingenuity.

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