The Work of Avishai Ehrlich

Political Sociologist, Activist and Public Intellectual
1. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4438-4838-1
Verlag: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 250 Seiten

This book is about Avishai Ehrlich, his life’s work in political sociology, his contribution to the field of sociology in Israel and his role as a public intellectual. The chapters include some of his articles, commentaries on his work and his public activism, and personal experiences and memories of Avishai as teacher and friend.

The book will appeal to sociologists in general, particularly those whose interests include the Middle East conflict, Arab-Israeli relations and the various socio-political contexts within which the State of Israel evolves.

A number of distinguished academics have contributed to this publication; they are also counted among Avishai Ehrlich’s closest friends and associates. Their contributions introduce the reader to an extraordinary person whose interests span a very wide range: from sociology, Marxist theory and political economy, to photography, botany and cooking! Avishai is currently reading Jewish and Islamic Philosophy at Tel Aviv University, and improving his knowledge of Arabic. This book is about his ideas, his work and the influence he wielded among his students, peers and friends.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Marks, Lesley

Ehrlich, Nea

Yuval-Davis, Nira

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Geschichte der Politikwissenschaft
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Geschichte der Human- und Sozialwissenschaften

Über Autor(innen)

Avishai Ehrlich is a political sociologist and activist. He taught, did research and is politically active in Palestine-Israel, the UK, Germany, Canada and Cyprus. He stands for full equality for Palestinians, against the exclusionary nature of the Israeli state. He strives for a secular, socialist Middle East, gender equality and human rights. This book was compiled by some of his friends to celebrate his 70th birthday. Avishai assures us that he is not dead yet and intends to continue to fight and write.

The editors of this book are the women who feature most prominently in Avishai’s life today: his close friend, his partner and his daughter. They are also among the contributors.

The idea of this book came out of a conversation about how to celebrate Avishai’s 70th birthday. The resulting publication is testimony to our love, respect and admiration.