Politics in Palestine: Arab Factionalism and Social Disintegration, 1939-1948

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State University of New York Press, Sep 10, 1991 - History - 318 pages
This book presents a coherent picture of the origins of the Palestinian problem. The author offers an analysis of factionalism in Arab society, with a detailed examination of the social and political history of the Palestinian Arabs between 1939 and 1948. Khalaf weaves together the socio-economic, sociological, political, and politico-military dimensions that have led to social disintegration. He focuses on the role of the urban elite in perpetuating factionalism and using nationalism as a weapon to deflect opposition during a period of rapid social change.

For those who are concerned with peace in Israel, the book provides a meaningful historical appreciation of a highly-charged, emotionally-laden conflict.
 

Contents

Introduction
1
State Society and Politics in Late Ottoman
9
SocioEconomic Change During the Latter Part
25
Notables Merchants and Capitalists in
45
British Policy and Palestinian
63
Futile Exercises in Leadership
90
External Threat Internal Domination
115
The Mufti Palestinian Politics and Efforts
133
Nationalism
161
British Withdrawal War and Disintegration
199
Conclusion
231
NOTES
249
CHRONOLOGY
283
BIBLIOGRAPHY
293
INDEX
305
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Issa Khalaf is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Loras College.

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