
The Land beyond the Border
State Formation and Territorial Expansion in Syria, Morocco, and Israel
Johannes Becke(Author)
State University of New York Press
Published on 2. January 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
302 pages
978-1-4384-8222-4 (ISBN)
Description
Uses an innovative theoretical framework to comparatively explore the dynamics of state expansion and contraction in Syria (1976-2005), Morocco (since 1975), and Israel (since 1967).
Based on three case studies from the Middle East, The Land beyond the Border advances an innovative theoretical framework for the study of state expansions and state contractions. Johannes Becke argues that state expansion can be theorized according to four basic ideal types-a form of patronage (patronization), the imposition of a satellite regime (satellization), the establishment of territorial exclaves (exclavization), or a full-fledged takeover (incorporation). Becke discusses how both irredentist ideologies and political realities have shaped the dynamics of state expansion and state contraction in the recent history of each state. By studying Israel comparatively with other Middle Eastern regimes, this book forms part of an emerging research agenda seeking to bring the research fields of Israel Studies and Middle East Studies closer together. Instead of treating Israel's rule over the occupied territories as an isolated case, Becke offers students the chance to understand Israel's settlement project within the broader framework of postcolonial state formation.
Based on three case studies from the Middle East, The Land beyond the Border advances an innovative theoretical framework for the study of state expansions and state contractions. Johannes Becke argues that state expansion can be theorized according to four basic ideal types-a form of patronage (patronization), the imposition of a satellite regime (satellization), the establishment of territorial exclaves (exclavization), or a full-fledged takeover (incorporation). Becke discusses how both irredentist ideologies and political realities have shaped the dynamics of state expansion and state contraction in the recent history of each state. By studying Israel comparatively with other Middle Eastern regimes, this book forms part of an emerging research agenda seeking to bring the research fields of Israel Studies and Middle East Studies closer together. Instead of treating Israel's rule over the occupied territories as an isolated case, Becke offers students the chance to understand Israel's settlement project within the broader framework of postcolonial state formation.
Reviews / Votes
"...The Land beyond the Border brings a refreshing and important perspective on the Israeli occupation by way of comparison to other cases of expansionism in the Middle East ... as is typical of Becke's writing, the book is theoretical and rich in fascinating details." - Israel Studies Review"...the author has amassed provocative sets of facts well worth a critical reading by specialists." - CHOICE
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Language
English
Place of publication
Albany, NY
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: College Graduate Student and over
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
20 Tables, black and white; 7 Maps
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
496 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4384-8222-4 (9781438482224)
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State Formation and Territorial Expansion in Syria, Morocco, and Israel
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Johannes Becke is Professor of Israel and Middle East Studies at the Heidelberg Center for Jewish Studies in Germany.
Content
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1. A Theory of Postcolonial State Expansions
2. The Late Colonial State in the Middle East
3. After Empire: Colonial Legacies and Postcolonial State Formation
4. Varieties of State Expansion
5. Resistance and Institutional Change
6. State Expansions and State Contractions after the End of the Cold War
7. Varieties of Expansionism in Global Comparison
Conclusion
Notes
Works Cited
Index
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1. A Theory of Postcolonial State Expansions
2. The Late Colonial State in the Middle East
3. After Empire: Colonial Legacies and Postcolonial State Formation
4. Varieties of State Expansion
5. Resistance and Institutional Change
6. State Expansions and State Contractions after the End of the Cold War
7. Varieties of Expansionism in Global Comparison
Conclusion
Notes
Works Cited
Index