Arab-israeli Conflict
Subtitle: a guide for the perplexed
By: Ian J. Bickerton
Series: Continuum guides for the perplexed; Guides for the perplexed
Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York, N.Y; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 294
ISBN-13: 9781441173706; 9781441128720
Subjects: Politics and government; Jewish-Arab relations; Arab-Israeli conflict
Description: "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."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [281]-284) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: What is the Arab-Israeli conflict?; title: The conflict, 2009-11; title: What are the core issues?; title: From the Oslo Accords of 1993-2005; title: The media, perplexity and the conflict; title: The United States and the conflict; title: Palestinian refugees, the right of return and Israel's security; title: Lebanon and the conflict; title: The 2008-09 Israel-Gaza War; title: Conclusion.