55 Spring 2023 in the Negev. Examining the written law alone, in a reality where there is a considerable gap between it and what occurs on the ground, misses an element that could have contributed to the discussion. Tracing the development of non-enforcement phenomena in a particular area, and examining its causes, could provide a complementary layer to the book. It could also contribute to the current debate over the question of governance in Israel. In conclusion, this is an important research book written from a broad perspective that bridges the sphere of law to issues of identity and history. The contribution is particularly significant for being the first book in decades on Israeli land law in English. Thus far, only Hebrew readers have enjoyed the author's original and refreshing approach, reflected in the variety of books he has published, but now English readers will have the privilege to enjoy his writing as well. n Dr. Adv. Havatzelet Yahel is a Senior Faculty Member, the Head of the Woodman-Scheller Israel Studies International Program and holds the Michael Feige Career Development Chair in Israeli Society at the Ben-Gurion Research Institute for the Study of Israel & Zionism, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Before joining the academy, Yahel was Deputy to the Southern District Attorney (Civil Matters) in the Ministry of Justice in Israel and the Head of the Land Department.
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