Hamas - A Beginner's Guide (Paperback)

The U.S. views Hamas as a terrorist organisation. Yet, to the great surprise of many, Hamas swept to victory in the 2006 Palestinian authority elections. Hamas is now a democratically elected political party. This is the first beginner's guide to this controversial political organisation. Explaining the reasons for Hamas's success, this title provides the key facts that are so often missing from conventional news reports. It's a one-stop guide that gives a clear overview of Hamas's history, key beliefs, and its political agenda. This title provides a refreshing perspective that gets to the heart of the reasons behind Hamas's victory. It provides a critical overview of Hamas's attitudes to Israel, including religious beliefs and suicide bombings, its attitude to the PLO and its programme of grassroots social work within Palestine. The reality of Hamas's victory means that the West will now have to engage with it more seriously if there is to be peace in the Middle East. This title provides the first essential step towards a better understanding of the challenges and suprises that the future may hold.

General

Imprint:	University of KwaZulu-Natal Press
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	September 2006
Authors:	Khaled Hroub
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	170
ISBN-13:	978-1-86914-113-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General
LSN:	1-86914-113-X
Barcode:	9781869141134

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