Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict - Softcover

Smith, Charles D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1319028055 ISBN 13: 9781319028053

Publisher: Bedford, 2016

Synopsis

The gold standard of texts on the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict provides a comprehensive, balanced, and accessible narrative of a complex historical topic. The ninth edition explores the relationships among peoples and events and guides students through the often complex web of circumstances, parties, and personalities that constitute the story of Palestinian-Israeli relations. The narrative is supported by more than 40 primary documents that highlight perspectives from all sides of the struggle. Throughout the book, the author examines how underlying issues, group motives, religious and cross-cultural clashes, diplomacy and imperialism, and the arrival of the modern era shaped this volatile region. Maps, photographs, chronologies, public opinion polls, and discussion questions help facilitate student understanding. A fully updated final chapter makes this the most current history of the topic.

About this title

Review:

'In addition to being well written and easily accessible for students, the text is also authoritative. Smith's treatment of the conflict is fair and analytically thoughtful.' - Toby Jones, Rutgers University, USA

'The text is clear and concise. The introductions and conclusions to each chapter will keep students on track.' - John Calvert, Creighton University, USA

Praise for the previous edition:

'I would recommend Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict because of its comprehensive treatment, logical presentation, clear language, and balanced discussion of a controversial subject.' - Sohail Hashmi, Mount Holyoke College, USA

Book Description:

An established text which provides a comprehensive and objective account of this complex subject, and has now been revised and updated throughout bringing coverage right up to Spring 2009

About this edition

• Publisher: Bedford
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1319028055
• ISBN 13: 9781319028053
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 624