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Peaceful Resistance: Building a Palestinian University Under Occupation
Gabi Baramki
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Description for Peaceful Resistance: Building a Palestinian University Under Occupation
Paperback. Tells the inspiring and sobering story of the establishment of Palestine's oldest university, and its standing as a monument to the right to learn. Num Pages: 232 pages, 25 photographs. BIC Classification: JPW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 136 x 215 x 14. Weight in Grams: 284.
This book tells the remarkable story of Birzeit University, Palestine's oldest university in the Occupied Territories.
Founded against the backdrop of occupation, it is open to all students, regardless of income. Putting the study of democracy and tolerance at the heart of its curriculum, Birzeit continues to produce idealistic young people who can work to bring about a peaceful future.
Gabi Baramki explains how the University has survived against shocking odds, including direct attacks where Israeli soldiers have shot unarmed students. Baramki himself has been dragged from his home at night, beaten ... Read more
This book tells the remarkable story of Birzeit University, Palestine's oldest university in the Occupied Territories.
Founded against the backdrop of occupation, it is open to all students, regardless of income. Putting the study of democracy and tolerance at the heart of its curriculum, Birzeit continues to produce idealistic young people who can work to bring about a peaceful future.
Gabi Baramki explains how the University has survived against shocking odds, including direct attacks where Israeli soldiers have shot unarmed students. Baramki himself has been dragged from his home at night, beaten ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745329314
SKU
V9780745329314
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About Gabi Baramki
Gabi Baramki was a major figure in the Palestinian resistance movement, who devoted his life to education at Birzeit University, including 19 years as President of the University. He co-founded the PEACE and was awarded the Medal Palme Academique by the French Ministry of Education. He is the author of Peaceful Resistance (Pluto, 2009).
Reviews for Peaceful Resistance: Building a Palestinian University Under Occupation
'Gabi Baramki's tireless devotion to Birzeit University has allowed the institution to survive and even thrive against incredible odds'
President Jimmy Carter, from the Foreword 'A tribute to the humanity of Palestinians, individually and collectively, who have managed to prevail under the most dehumanising conditions of the Israeli military occupation. An authentic and powerful act of affirmation'
Dr ... Read more
President Jimmy Carter, from the Foreword 'A tribute to the humanity of Palestinians, individually and collectively, who have managed to prevail under the most dehumanising conditions of the Israeli military occupation. An authentic and powerful act of affirmation'
Dr ... Read more