The Myths of Zionism

Informationen zum Autor John Rose was a revolutionary socialist. He was the author of several influential books and pamphlets, among them The Myths of Zionism . He played a leading role in the battles fought against the Vietnam War and apartheid in South Africa and Zimbabwe at London university campuses, and remained committed to the fight for a free Palestine throughout his life. Klappentext Ancient, medieval and modern, this book is a critical account of the historical, political and cultural roots of Zionism. Scrutinising the roots of the myths of Zionism and mobilising recent scholarship, John Rose shows how many of these stories, as with other mythologies, have no basis in fact. However, because Zionism is a living political force and these myths have been used to justify very real and political ends - namely, the expulsion and continuing persecution of the Palestinians. John Rose separates fact from fiction presenting a detailed analysis of their origins and development. This includes a challenge to Zionism's biblical claims using very recent and very startling Israeli archaeological conclusions. This book shows clearly how Zionism makes many false claims on Jewish religion and history. Zusammenfassung Analyses the myths -- religious and cultural -- that are used to justify the aggressive expansionist policies of Israel.

Product details

• Authors: John Rose
• Publisher: Pluto
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2004
• EAN: 9780745320557
• ISBN: 978-0-7453-2055-7
• No. of pages: 248
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 215 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Israel, Nationalism, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Middle Eastern, Nationalism and nationalist ideologies and movements