The Arab-Israeli Conflict

Ian J. Bickerton

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Formato:
Paperback
Editore:
Continuum Publishing Corporation
Anno di pubblicazione
2012
Lingua:
Inglese
Pagine:
224
Dimensioni:
216 X 138
Codice EAN:
9781441128720
Generi:
History, Asia History, Contemporary History Politics & Philosophy, Diplomacy & International Relations Politics & Philosophy, Politics & Government
Altre informazioni:
illustrations
Prezzo di copertina:
$ 19,95

I contenuti

The Guide aims to demystify and clarify one of the key conflicts of our time, explaining who, what, where, and why in a balanced manner. The Arab-Israeli Conflict explains what the term Arab-Israeli Conflict refers to, providing an accurate and dispassionate description of the current situation, its origins, as well as the people involved and their motivations. It outlines in an accessible manner the past and present events that have led to the current divisions and hostilities. Using a thematic approach, the work examines key questions such as the importance of Jerusalem, borders and the West Bank, settlements, terrorism, Palestinian and Israeli political structures and internal divisions, the role of the United States (and other countries), the significance of ethnic identity and religion, and more. The Arab-Israeli Conflict illuminates the nature and course of the conflict, fostering a better understanding of the current situation and what we hear in the news almost daily. Written by an expert in the field, the guide will appeal to anyone perplexed by this ongoing and seemingly intractable conflict. Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging - or indeed downright bewildering. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to grasp, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material.

Indice

Acknowledgements; List of Maps; Preface; Introduction; 1. What is the Arab-Israeli Conflict?; 2. The Situation, 2009-2011; 3. What are the Core Issues?; 4. From The Oslo Accords of 1993 to 2005; 5. The Media, Perplexity and the Conflict; 6. The United States and the Conflict; 7. Palestinian Refugees, the Right of Return and Israel's Security; 8. Lebanon and the Conflict; 9. The 2008-09 Israel-Gaza War; Conclusion; Appendix One: Some Basic Facts; Appendix Two: Some key figures; Appendix Three: The Peace Process Bibliography; Index.

L'Autore

Ian Bickerton is Visiting Senior Research Fellow at the University of New South Wales, Australia. He has taught the History of the Arab-Israeli conflict for thirty five years, in various institutions, including Pomona College, CA, the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the University of California-Santa Barbara. He has also been visiting scholar at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and the Oxford University Centre of Hebrew and Jewish Studies.

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The Israel-Palestine conflict is often depicted as intractable, close to hopeless. There are many reasons to suppose that that is far from true. Ian Bickerton s thoughtful discussion of the issues should help to reach a clearer understanding of just what is at stake, and what we can do to bring about a resolution that will respect the demands of justice, and convert antagonism to cooperation.--Chomsky, Noam