How to Cure a Fanatic by Amos Oz
Offers insight into the nature of fanaticism and proposes an approach to resolving the Israeli Palestinian conflict. This book argues that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not a war of religion or cultures or traditions, but rather a real estate dispute - one that will be resolved not by understanding, but by painful compromise.
This little volume (4" x 6").. is lucid, rational, and constructive... This small book embodies so much realism and optimism. Library Journal The burning issues of the Arab-Israeli dispute are grist for Israeli novelist Amos Oz's slim volume, How to Cure Fanatic, which is never less than thought-provoking. Canadian Jewish News Amos Oz sets out to wrest the conflict from its ideological and religious participants, from those on both sides whose symbiotic desire to elevate or sanctify the conflict renders it ever more immune to reasonable resolution. This is pursued in two short, gently-crafted essays. -- Ben Harris Jewish Journal This pocket-size book is an important read. Whether you want to agree with him or rail against him, you can't ignore Oz. -- Suzi Brozman Atlanta Jewish Times
Amos Oz is the author of many novels and essay collections. His recent books include "Don't Call It Night, Panther in the Basement, The Same Sea," and "A Tale of Love and Darkness". As one of the leading figures in the Israeli "Peace Now" movement since 1977, his articles, essays, and political activities have made him an important figure in Israel, and his writings have appeared in translation throughout the world.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691126692 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691126690 |
| Title | How to Cure a Fanatic |
| Author | Amos Oz |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 2006-02-05 |
| Number of pages | 104 |
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