Routine Emergency: The Meaning of Life for Israelis Living Along the Gaza Border

This book explores the meaning of life for Israelis from communities bordering the Gaza Strip, challenging simplistic notions of what it means to live in this warzone. It offers a multi-layered analysis of life in this region, alternating between Heaven and Hell.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 316 pages
Publication date: 24 March 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This captivating book delves into the profound quest for meaning in the lives of Israelis residing in communities bordering the Gaza Strip, intricately entwined with the enduring conflict between Israel and the Hamas regime. Through a psychosocial qualitative study encompassing narrative interviews, photographs, YouTube videos, and Facebook posts crafted by the residents themselves, the book unveils the captivating life stories of ordinary individuals, their unwavering patriotism, and their profound allegiance to Zionism. Routine Emergency weaves these perspectives together through meticulous analyses of residents' interviews, photographs, social media materials, and poetic expressions derived from the interviewees' words. The results of this study present a complex and multifaceted examination of life in this war-ravaged region, oscillating between the paradises of heaven and the depths of hell. Written in a user-friendly style, Routine Emergency offers fresh theoretical insights into the societal beliefs that shape the experiences of individuals, families, communities, and nations residing in intractable war zones. It sheds light on the resilience, adaptability, and unwavering spirit of those who call this region home, providing a profound testament to the human capacity for survival and growth amidst adversity.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030959852
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022