Ben-Gurion Against the Knesset (Cass Series--Israeli History, Politics, and Society) - Hardcover

Goldberg, Giora

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0714655562 ISBN 13: 9780714655567

Publisher: Routledge, 2004

Synopsis

The power struggle between Ben-Gurion and the Knesset was not primarily concerned with who should hold the reins of power, but with the ideals that should lie behind government. Ben-Gurion did not think that the Knesset had the moral backbone required at a historic turning-point in Israeli history, when the character of the nation was being developed; although he conceded that it was capable of dealing with the more mundane administrative tasks. He therefore denied the Knesset the right to take part in the policy-making process, caused a decline in the support of the elite and the general public, encouraged partisanship, and endeavored to reduce competitiveness. Ben-Gurion was so dismissive of the Knesset and its members, that he would not even attend parties at which Knesset members were being given awards.

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Synopsis:

Professor Goldberg examines the power struggle between Ben-Gurion and the Knesset. This struggle was not primarily concerned with who should hold the reigns of power, but with the ideals that should lie behind the government. Ben-Gurion did not think that the Knesset had the moral backbone required at a historic turning point in Israeli history, when the character of the nation was being developed; although he conceded that it was OK at the more mundane administrative tasks. He was so dismissive of the Knesset and its members, that he would not even attend parties at which Knesset members were being given awards.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0714655562
• ISBN 13: 9780714655567
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 344