| The Second Palestinian Intifada: A Chronicle of a People's Struggle: A Chronicle of a People's Struggle Contributor(s): Baroud, Ramzy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0745325475 ISBN-13: 9780745325477 Publisher: Pluto Press (UK) OUR PRICE: $30.35 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2006 Annotation: Ramzy Baroud is a veteran journalist and former producer for Al-Jazeera TV. This is his comprehensive account of the momentous events of the last five years that shaped the political landscape not only of Palestine and Israel but of the entire Middle East region. Addressing the most controversial issues, including the alarming escalation in suicide bombings, and the construction of the Separation Wall, he reports on the huge rate of unemployment and hunger in the Occupied Territories-statistics so critical that NGOs compare their magnitude to African nations such as the Congo. From the brutality of the Israeli army to the ever-compromising nature of the Palestinian Authority, few are spared Barouds thoughtful critique. The book is clear and concise, with one chapter dedicated to the major events of each year, and includes a comprehensive timeline. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Middle East - Israel & Palestine - Political Science | Human Rights - Political Science | Terrorism |
| Dewey: 956.940 |
| Physical Information: 0.59" H x 5.68" W x 8.3" (0.61 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ramzy Baroud is a veteran journalist and former producer for Al-Jazeera TV. This is his comprehensive account of the momentous events of the last five years which shaped the political landscape not only of Palestine and Israel but of the entire Middle East region. Addressing the most controversial issues, including the alarming escalation in suicide bombings, and the construction of the Separation Wall, he reports on the huge rate of unemployment and hunger in the Occupied Territories -- statistics so critical that NGOs compare their magnitude to African nations such as the Congo. From the brutality of the Israeli army to the ever-compromising nature of the Palestinian Authority, few are spared Baroud's thoughtful critique. The book is clear and concise, with one chapter dedicated to the major events of each year, and includes a comprehensive timeline. |
Contributor Bio(s): Baroud, Ramzy: - Ramzy Baroud is a journalist and media consultant and the editor of Palestine Chronicle. |