Reviews
The judicious use of a clear theoretical framework, with a strong internal logic, places this composition on a par with the major classical works that attempt to provide an explanation for Jewish political violence in Israel., . . . judicious use of a clear theoretical framework, with a strong internal logic, places this composition on par with the major classical works that attempt to provide an explanation for Jewish political violence in Israel., This book skillfully uses conflict theory and social movement theory to understand zealotry and vengeance. The author has the courage to analyze the growth of these tendencies in his own Israeli society., Peleg's book is an impressive scholarly work. It is based on a rich theoretical background, with authoritative use of Russell, Arendt, Parsons, Manheim, and Habermas., From an interdisciplinary perspective, Peleg presents new, seminal observations regarding the connections between societal legitimacy and democracy with domestic conflict. By focusing on religion-based revitalization movements as identity groups, Peleg . . . challenge[s] the adequacy of the Realist state-centric paradigm for the study of conflict and violence in the global system.
