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The Myths of Zionism
John Rose
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Description for The Myths of Zionism
Paperback. Analyses the myths -- religious and cultural -- that are used to justify the aggressive expansionist policies of Israel. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 213 x 136 x 14. Weight in Grams: 304.
Ancient, medieval and modern, this book is a critical account of the historical, political and cultural roots of Zionism.
Scrutinising the roots of the myths of Zionism and mobilising recent scholarship, John Rose shows how many of these stories, as with other mythologies, have no basis in fact. However, because Zionism is a living political force and these myths have been used to justify very real and political ends - namely, the expulsion and continuing persecution of the Palestinians. John Rose separates fact from fiction presenting a detailed analysis of their origins and development. This includes ... Read more
Ancient, medieval and modern, this book is a critical account of the historical, political and cultural roots of Zionism.
Scrutinising the roots of the myths of Zionism and mobilising recent scholarship, John Rose shows how many of these stories, as with other mythologies, have no basis in fact. However, because Zionism is a living political force and these myths have been used to justify very real and political ends - namely, the expulsion and continuing persecution of the Palestinians. John Rose separates fact from fiction presenting a detailed analysis of their origins and development. This includes ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Pluto Press
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745320557
SKU
V9780745320557
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About John Rose
John Rose was a revolutionary socialist. He was the author of several influential books and pamphlets, among them The Myths of Zionism. He played a leading role in the battles fought against the Vietnam War and apartheid in South Africa and Zimbabwe at London university campuses, and remained committed to the fight for a free Palestine throughout his life.
Reviews for The Myths of Zionism
'An impressive work of deconstruction with many crucial new insights and written in such an accessible way, despite the very complicated issues with which the author deals'
Ilan Pappe
Ilan Pappe