ABSTRACT

An anthropological study of a major national political party - one which dominated Israeli politics for nearly five decades and was returned to office in summer 1992. The analysis focuses on the relationship between culture and politics to explain the crucial role the Labour Party has played.

chapter 3|17 pages

The Power of Nominations

chapter 4|19 pages

The Suppression of Issues

chapter 8|21 pages

The End of an Epoch and a New Regime

chapter 9|25 pages

Adjustment to Being in Opposition

chapter 10|16 pages

Democratization of Leadership Selection

chapter 11|14 pages

The Impact of the Intifada

chapter 12|13 pages

Facing the Future

chapter 13|11 pages

Concluding Perspectives