For anyone interested in the roots and actual development of Israel, this direct and concise report will give a good idea of what's what. The author presents the basic facts: physical properties, population characteristics, background of the Zionist movement...Procedures and persons in politics, the setup of religion, law, education, finance, foreign policy, communications, arts, resources development, are given. This will satisfy many people eager to know more about Israel and will lead others to read from the selected bibliography included.