| ID | 080500 |
| Title Proper | Sport, politics and society in Israel |
| Other Title Information | the first fifty-five years |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Galily, Yair |
| Publication | 2007. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Israeli sport, maybe more than any other cultural phenomenon, has changed
radically since the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. Over the past
four decades, Israeli sport has evolved from an amateur hobby of a few
'sports freaks', to a passion of the masses. This transformation into a major
cultural phenomenon is the result of general developments in Israeli and
international society, as well as the enthusiastic efforts made by key
individuals. This article examines a few of these key people, and reviews the
major developments that turned Israeli sport into a central and legitimate
part of Israeli society |
| `In' analytical Note | Israel Affairs Vol. 13, No.3; Jul 2007: p515-528 |
| Journal Source | Israel Affairs Vol. 13, No.3; Jul 2007: p515-528 |
| Key Words | Israel ; Society |