The Israel/Palestine Reader

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Explore the intricate narratives of one of the world's most enduring conflicts with **The Israel/Palestine Reader**. This compelling anthology serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Utilizing a rich collection of voices, this book amplifies personal testimonies and analyses from key figures, ensuring a multifaceted perspective on the situation. From renowned leaders to literary icons like Mark Twain, the Reader features pivotal statements from influential personalities, including Golda Meir, Anwar Sadat, and Benjamin Netanyahu, providing depth and insight into the human side of this prolonged struggle.

Published in 2018 by John Wiley & Sons (UK), the **304-page** book is meticulously structured into ten chapters, each framed by an editorial introduction that sets the historical context for the included narratives. The diversity of viewpoints captures the drama of the ongoing confrontation, giving voice to varying perspectives while inviting readers to reflect and form their own conclusions about the conflict.

This indispensable text not only complements Alan Dowty’s seminal work, but also stands alone as a thorough survey of the diverse voices that shape the Israeli-Palestinian dialogue. Perfect for students, educators, or anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Arab-Israeli issues, this Reader brings clarity to a complex subject.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509527342. Year: 2018. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 304.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509527342
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 304


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Introduction to any complex international conflict is enriched when the voices of the adversaries are heardThe Israel/Palestine Reader is an innovative collection, focused on the human dimension of the ongoing Israeli“Palestinian confrontation. Its vivid and illuminating readings present the voices of the diverse parties through personal testimonies and analyses. Key leaders, literary figures, prominent analysts, and simply close observers of different phases of this protracted conflict are all represented”in their own words.


From Mark Twain to Theodor Herzl, Gamal Abdul Nasser, Golda Meir, Anwar Sadat, Ezer Weizman, Ehud Barak, Marwan Barghouti, Mahmoud Abbas, Benjamin Netanyahu, John Kerry, and dozens of others, the firsthand narratives brought together in this Reader bring the conflict to life as seen by those closest to it. Though structured to complement Alan Dowty's introductory text Israel/Palestine (4th edition, Polity 2017), this Reader also stands on its own as a survey of "voices" in the conflict Each of the ten chapters is framed by an editorial introduction that sets the pieces in context. By juxtaposing contrasting viewpoints both between and within the opposed parties, these pieces underline the drama of the conflict, while final judgment is left to the reader. This lively volume will add color and texture to any study of Arab“Israeli issues or of the Middle East generally.

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