| Palestinians in Israel: Segregation, Discrimination and Democracy Contributor(s): White, Ben (Author) |
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ISBN: 0745332285 ISBN-13: 9780745332284 Publisher: Pluto Press (UK) OUR PRICE: $25.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | World - Middle Eastern - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Democracy - Social Science | Discrimination & Race Relations |
| Dewey: 320.956 |
| LCCN: 2011534100 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5" W x 7.7" (0.40 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East - Ethnic Orientation - Arabic - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Palestinians in Israel considers a key issue ignored by the official 'peace process' and most mainstream commentators: that of the growing Palestinian minority within Israel itself. What the Israeli right-wing calls 'the demographic problem' Ben White identifies as 'the democratic problem' which goes to the heart of the conflict. Israel defines itself not as a state of its citizens, but as a Jewish state, despite the substantial and increasing Palestinian population. White demonstrates how the consistent emphasis on privileging one ethno-religious group over another cannot be seen as compatible with democratic values and that, unless addressed, will undermine any attempts to find a lasting peace. Individual case studies are used to complement this deeply informed study into the great, unspoken contradiction of Israeli democracy. It is a pioneering contribution which will spark debate amongst all those concerned with a resolution to the Israel/Palestine conflict. |
Contributor Bio(s): White, Ben: - Ben White is a journalist and analyst, who has been visiting and writing about Palestine for over a decade. |