Chasing utopia
David Leach
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Chasing utopia
by David Leach
Published
2016
Publisher
ECW Press
Pages
304
ISBN-13
9781770413405
ISBN-10
1770413405
Description
"Say the word 'Israel' today and it sparks images of walls and rockets and a bloody conflict without end. Yet for decades, the symbol of the Jewish State was the noble pioneer draining the swamps and making the deserts bloom: the legendary kibbutznik. So what ever happened to the pioneers' dream of founding a socialist utopia in the land called Palestine? Chasing Utopia: The Future of the Kibbutz in a Divided Israel draws readers into the quest for answers to the defining political conflict of our era. Acclaimed author David Leach revisits his raucous memories of life as a kibbutz volunteer and returns to meet a new generation of Jewish and Arab citizens struggling to forge a better future together. Crisscrossing the nation, Leach chronicles the controversial decline of Israel's kibbutz movement and witnesses a renaissance of the original vision for a peaceable utopia in unexpected corners of the Promised Land. Chasing Utopia is an entertaining and enlightening portrait of a divided nation where hope persists against the odds." -- Publisher's description
Subjects
Hizdaḳnut ṿe-ziḳnah ba-ḳibuts
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מנוחה נכונה
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Chasing utopia?
This edition of Chasing utopia has approximately 304 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Chasing utopia?
For most readers, Chasing utopia typically takes between 6h 20m and 4h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 76,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 76,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Chasing utopia?
The estimated word count for Chasing utopia is approximately 76,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Chasing utopia?
Chasing utopia was written by David Leach.
When was Chasing utopia published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.