Politics in Palestine - Arab Factionalism and Social Disintegration, 1939-1948

This book presents a coherent picture of the origins of the Palestinian problem. The author offers an analysis of factionalism in Arab society, with a detailed examination of the social and political history of the Palestinian Arabs between 1939 and 1948. Khalaf weaves together the socio-economic, sociological, political, and politico-military dimensions that have led to social disintegration. He focuses on the role of the urban elite in perpetuating factionalism and using nationalism as a weapon to deflect opposition during a period of rapid social change.
For those who are concerned with peace in Israel, the book provides a meaningful historical appreciation of a highly-charged, emotionally-laden conflict.

About the author

Issa Khalaf is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Loras College.

Product details

• Authors: Issa Khalaf
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 19.09.1991
• EAN: 9780791407073
• ISBN: 978-0-7914-0707-3
• No. of pages: 318
• Weight: 599 g
• Series: Suny Series in Rhetoric and Th; Suny the Social and Economic H
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education