Daniel J. Elazar

Daniel Judah Elazar (1934-1999) was a prominent political scientist known for his studies on federalism, state and local government, and Jewish political thought. He was a professor at Temple University and Bar-Ilan University, and he founded the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. Elazar's work significantly contributed to the understanding of political systems and their cultural foundations, and he authored numerous books and articles on these subjects throughout his career. His research extended to the analysis of covenantal relationships in politics and the role of Jewish values in shaping political behavior, making him a leading figure in the field of Jewish political studies.

Books

U / The Jewish Polity