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Ziva Shamir’s culture war

Professor Ziva Shamir, a high-ranking researcher of literature in Israel and abroad, recently published a sharply worded essay against “the political anarchy in academia” • She says that university faculties have become breeding grounds for lecturers with radical world views, and that they “harass students politically” • “The greats of Hebrew literature — Bialik and Alterman — have become a platform that staff members use to present their radical opinions,” says Shamir, “Hebrew literature was the dove that heralded Zionism. It must not become the raven that heralds its destruction.”

Dror Eydar

Professor Ziva Shamir : “Today, you find academics who cut and paste — and for that they receive honors and awards." 
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Original piece is http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=6220


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