{"product_id":"the-israel-palestine-conflict-contested-histories-paperback","title":"The Israel-Palestine Conflict: Contested Histories - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNeil Caplan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the \"10 Must-Read Histories of the Palestine-Israel Conflict\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eIan Black\u003c\/b\u003e, Literary Hub, on the 100\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e anniversary of the Balfour Declaration\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe new edition of the acclaimed text that explores the issues continuing to define the Israeli-Palestinian conflict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumerous instances of competing, sometimes incompatible narratives of controversial events are found throughout history. Perhaps the starkest example of such contradictory representations is the decades-long conflict between Israel and Palestine. For over 140 years, Israelis, Palestinians, and scores of peacemakers have failed to establish a sustainable, mutually-acceptable solution. \u003ci\u003eThe Israel-Palestine Conflict \u003c\/i\u003eintroduces the historical basis of the dispute and explores both the tangible issues and intangible factors that have blocked a peaceful resolution. Author Neil Caplan helps readers understand the complexities and contradictions of the conflict and why the histories of Palestine and Israel are so fiercely contested.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow in its second edition, this book has been thoroughly updated to reflect the events that have transpired since its original publication. Fresh insights consider the impact of current global and regional instability and violence on the prospects of peace and reconciliation. New discussions address recent debates over two-state versus one-state solutions, growing polarization in public discourse outside of the Middle East, the role of public intellectuals, and the growing trend of merging scholarship with advocacy. Part of the Wiley-Blackwell \u003ci\u003eContested Histories\u003c\/i\u003e series, this clear and accessible volume: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a balanced, non-polemic approach to current academic discussions and political debates on the Israel-Palestine conflict\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights eleven core arguments viewed by the author as unwinnable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEncourages readers to go beyond simply assigning blame in the conflict\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the major historiographical debates arising from the dispute\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes updated references and additional maps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlready a standard text for courses on the history and politics of the Middle East, \u003ci\u003eThe Israel-Palestine Conflict \u003c\/i\u003eis an indispensable resource for students, scholars, and interested general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the \"10 Must-Read Histories of the Palestine- Israel Conflict\" \u003ci\u003eIan Black, Literary Hub, on the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe new edition of the acclaimed text that explores the issues continuing to define the Israeli-Palestinian conflict\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNumerous instances of competing, sometimes incompatible narratives of controversial events are found throughout history. Perhaps the starkest example of such contradictory representations is the decades-long conflict between Israel and Palestine. \u003ci\u003eThe Israel-Palestine Conflict\u003c\/i\u003e introduces\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e the historical basis of the dispute and explores both the tangible issues and intangible factors that have blocked a peaceful resolution. Author Neil Caplan helps readers understand the complexities and contradictions of the conflict and why the histories of Palestine and Israel are so fiercely contested. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresh insights consider the impact of current global and regional instability and violence on the prospects of peace and reconciliation. New discussions address recent debates over two-state versus one-state solutions, growing polarization in public discourse outside of the Middle East, the role of public intellectuals, and the growing trend of merging scholarship with advocacy. Part of the Wiley-Blackwell \u003ci\u003eContesting the Past\u003c\/i\u003e series, this clear and accessible volume: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a balanced, non-polemic approach to current academic discussions and political debates on the Israel-Palestine conflict\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights eleven core arguments viewed by the author as unwinnable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEncourages readers to go beyond simply assigning blame in the conflict\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the major historiographical debates arising from the dispute\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes updated references and additional maps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlready a standard text for courses on the history and politics of the Middle East, \u003ci\u003eThe Israel-Palestine Conflict\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable resource for students, scholars, and general-interest readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA native of Montreal, \u003cb\u003eNeil Caplan\u003c\/b\u003e received his Ph.D. from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Since retiring from teaching in 2008 he has held an affiliate position in the History Department of Concordia University and is Scholar-in-Residence at Vanier College, both in Montreal. He is the author of numerous scholarly articles and eight books, including \u003ci\u003eFutile Diplomacy\u003c\/i\u003e, a 4-volume documentary history of Zionist-Arab and Arab-Israeli negotiations, 1913-1956 and (with Laura Z. Eisenberg) \u003ci\u003eNegotiating Arab-Israeli Peace: Patterns, Problems, Possibilities\u003c\/i\u003e. His most recent publication is \u003ci\u003eMy Struggle for Peace: The Diary of Moshe Sharett, 1953-1956\u003c\/i\u003e, co-edited with Yaakov Sharett.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 04, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44279141498982,"sku":"9781119523871","price":106.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/UUw3bkdjVzFKLzJId21WV3dxb0NWdz09.webp?v=1766511864","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-israel-palestine-conflict-contested-histories-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}