What do you think is the cause? It doesn't seem to be economical; could it be that the cultured are sick of "the situation" and stubbornly turn their gazes to the arts for relief and distraction?
Culture and Politics, Israel 2005
What do you think is the cause? It doesn't seem to be economical; could it be that the cultured are sick of "the situation" and stubbornly turn their gazes to the arts for relief and distraction?
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