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The Thresh­old of Dis­sent by Mar­jorie N. Feld

The Thresh­old of Dis­sent by Mar­jorie N. Feld

A His­to­ry of Amer­i­can Jew­ish Crit­ics of Zionism Explores the long history of anti-Zionist and non-Zionist American Jews Throughout the twentieth century, American Jewish communal leaders projected a unified position of unconditional support for...

The Incor­rupt­ibles by Dan Slater

The Incor­rupt­ibles by Dan Slater

A True Sto­ry of King­pins, Crime Busters, and the Birth of the Amer­i­can Underworld This harrowing tale of early twentieth century New York reveals the true stories of an immigrant underworld, a secret vice...

The Tribal Challenge by Havatzelet Yahel

The Tribal Challenge by Havatzelet Yahel

Alliances and Confrontations in the Israeli Negev Perspectives on Israel Studies Drawing on a wealth of ethnographic and historical sources, Havatzelet Yahel offers an engaging and sometimes surprising history of Israel’s policy toward Bedouin...