Israeli Apartheid: A Beginner’s Guide

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* Shortlisted for the Palestine Book Awards 2012* Since its release in 2009 Israeli Apartheid: A Beginner's Guide has become an essential primer for undergraduate students and activists getting to grips with the Palestine/Israel conflict for the first time. Ben White skilfully distills the work of academics and experts into a highly accessible introduction. This new updated and expanded edition includes information on the Israeli blockade and attacks on the Gaza Strip since 2008, new policies targeting Palestinian citizens of Israel and the growth of the global Boycott Divestment Sanctions campaign. Packed with vital information, quotations and resources, Israeli Apartheid never loses the human touch. The book is rooted in the author's extensive personal experience in Palestine and includes testimonies by Palestinians describing how Israeli apartheid affects their daily lives. List of Maps, Charts and Photographs Preface to new edition Acknowledgements Foreword by John Dugard Introducing Israeli Apartheid Part I: Israeli Independence, Palestinian Catastrophe Part II: Israeli Apartheid Part III: Towards Inclusion and Peace – Resisting Israeli Apartheid Frequently Asked Questions Glossary Israeli Apartheid: A Timeline Resources Notes Select Bibliography Index