Tel Aviv: Mythography of a City (Space, Place and Society)

Tel Aviv: Mythography of a City (Space, Place and Society)

Founded in 1909 as a "garden suburb" of the Mediterranean port of Jaffa, Tel Aviv soon became a model of Jewish self-rule and was celebrated as a jewel in the crown of Hebrew revival. Over time the city has transformed into a lively metropolis, renowned for its architecture and culture, openness and vitality. A young city about to celebrate its 100th anniversity, the mythic Tel Aviv continues to represent a fundamental idea that transcends the physical texture of the city and the everyday experiences of its residents.

Combining historical research and cultural analysis, Maoz Azaryahu explores the different myths that have been part of the vernacular and perception of the city. He relates Tel Avivâ€™s mythology to its physicality through buildings, streets, personal experiences, and municipal policies. With critical insight, he evaluates specific myths and their propagation in the spheres of both official and popular culture.

Azaryahu explores three distinct stages in the history of the mythic Tel Aviv: "The First Hebrew City" assesses Tel Aviv as Zionist vision and seed of the actual city; "Non-Stop City" depicts trendy, global post-Zionist Tel Aviv; and "The White City" describes Tel Avivâ€™s architectural landscape, created in the 1930s and imbued with nostalgia and local prestige. Tel Aviv: Mythography of a City will appeal to urban geographers, cultural historians, scholars of myth, and students of Israeli society and culture.
Country USA
Brand Syracuse University Press
Manufacturer Syracuse University Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 14 black-&-white illustrations, 2 maps,
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780815631293
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Syracuse University Press
Manufacturer	Syracuse University Press
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	14 black-&-white illustrations, 2 maps,
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780815631293
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Tel Aviv: Mythography of a City (Space, Place and Society)

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