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The Palestinian Impasse in Lebanon
Simon Haddad
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Description for The Palestinian Impasse in Lebanon
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This book investigates the social and political orientation of ordinary Lebanese citizens toward the Palestinian presence in Lebanon, as well as the Palestinian refugees' perceptions of their situation and status. Of all the countries hosting Palestinians, Lebanon confronts probably the most sensitive and serious problems. After two decades of civil war, the Palestinian presence has been the subject of much controversial debate. Large-scale resettlement would further erode the country's precarious demographic composition, and for a multi-confessional state that recognizes the primacy of religious communities, Palestinian refugee resettlement policy must satisfy all communities to be workable. In particular, most Lebanese groups ... Read more
This book investigates the social and political orientation of ordinary Lebanese citizens toward the Palestinian presence in Lebanon, as well as the Palestinian refugees' perceptions of their situation and status. Of all the countries hosting Palestinians, Lebanon confronts probably the most sensitive and serious problems. After two decades of civil war, the Palestinian presence has been the subject of much controversial debate. Large-scale resettlement would further erode the country's precarious demographic composition, and for a multi-confessional state that recognizes the primacy of religious communities, Palestinian refugee resettlement policy must satisfy all communities to be workable. In particular, most Lebanese groups ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
179
Condition
New
Number of Pages
179
Place of Publication
Liverpool, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781903900468
SKU
V9781903900468
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Ref
99-16
About Simon Haddad
Dr Haddad received his doctorate from L'Institut D'Etudes Politiques de Paris and is currently associate professor of political science at the Notre-Dame University - Lebanon. He has published many articles in academic journals on Palestinian refugees, Lebanese inter-communal relations and Islamic fundamentalism.
Reviews for The Palestinian Impasse in Lebanon
"Haddad's research is a welcome addition to literature on Middle Eastern conflicts and refugee studies in general. It highlights important interconnections between conflicts in neighbouring and supports a regional approach to understanding and resolving conflicts. At the same time, Haddad provides a rare glimpse into political attitudes in Lebanon and his research should encourage more studies of this nature in ... Read more