Hamas by Khaled Hroub
What is Hamas's history; its key beliefs; and its political agenda? From its' founding, following the First Intifada, to the 2008 Israeli Gaza offensive, Khaled Hroub writes this indispensable introduction to Hamas. The book encompasses all major events, including the January 2006 elections, the ever-evolving relationship with Fatah, and the Gaza war, in addition to providing insight into Hamas's ideology by studying their charter, their socio-economic strategies and their outlook on Israel. Explaining the reasons for Hamas's popularity, Hroub provides the key facts often missing from news reports. The reality of Hamas's victory means that the West will now have to engage with it more seriously if there is to be peace in the Middle East. This book provides the first essential step towards a better understanding of the challenges and surprises that the future may hold.
'This short, timely introduction provides a history of the movement, a rundown of key policies and sketches of key figures' -- Guardian
'This book could not be timelierDrawing on his deep understanding of politics and religion in Palestine, Hroub expertly answers every important question about Hamas' -- James Piscatori, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies.
'A very useful summary of the Hamas movement's origins, evolution, and key positions. The book's question-and-answer format yields clear and concise positions, and Hroub deftly expands on these as he explains the nature of Hamas' discourse on resistance, its views of Israel, what he sees as religious and nationalistic currents in Hamas, the problematic language of its Charter, association with suicide bombings, and the impact on Palestinians of Fatah's and Hamas' polarisation' -- CHOICE
'This book could not be timelierDrawing on his deep understanding of politics and religion in Palestine, Hroub expertly answers every important question about Hamas' -- James Piscatori, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies.
'A very useful summary of the Hamas movement's origins, evolution, and key positions. The book's question-and-answer format yields clear and concise positions, and Hroub deftly expands on these as he explains the nature of Hamas' discourse on resistance, its views of Israel, what he sees as religious and nationalistic currents in Hamas, the problematic language of its Charter, association with suicide bombings, and the impact on Palestinians of Fatah's and Hamas' polarisation' -- CHOICE
Khaled Hroub: Dr Khaled Hroub is a leading expert on Hamas and Islamic movements. He teaches Modern Middle Eastern history at the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Cambridge University, where he is the director of Cambridge Arab Media Project. His publications include Hamas: Political Thought and Practice and Hamas: A Beginners Guide. He is also a frequent contributor to major Arab newspapers such as al-Hayat, and writes for openDemocracy.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780745329727 |
| ISBN 10 | 0745329721 |
| Title | Hamas |
| Author | Khaled Hroub |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pluto Press |
| Year published | 2010-07-06 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
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