Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5074798 | Geoforum | 2008 | 23 Pages |
Abstract
The Green Line constituted the armistice line between Israel and Jordan during the period 1949-1967. This paper discusses the familiarity of Israeli students with the nature and geographical location of the Green Line by restructuring and analyzing their mental maps. The findings of this study show that students who are men, long-term residents, identify themselves on the left end of the political spectrum, and professional geographers, show better knowledge concerning the issue of borders. However, most students revealed a certain vagueness and even ignorance concerning both spatial perception of the Green Line and its essence. The reasons for the revealed phenomenon are also discussed in this paper, as well as the behavioral implications of the familiarity with the Green Line, both in spatial and political contexts.
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Authors
Larisa Fleishman, Ilan Salomon,