The Transformation of Palestinian Politics: From Revolution to State-Building

by Barry Rubin

Book Overview

This book is a comprehensive overview and analysis of the Palestinians' travail as they move from revolutionary movement to state. Barry Rubin outlines the difficulties in the transition now underway arising from Palestinian history, society, and diplomatic agreements. He writes about the search for a national identity, the choice of an economic system, and the structure of government.

Rubin finds the political system interestingly distinctive--it...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674007174
• ISBN13: 9780674007178
• Release Date: November 2001
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A great book!

C. Rubin in this book shows the complete developmental process of the Palestinian Authority from a revolutionary movement to the executive branch of the government of a building state.Touches upon crucial points such as the Palestinial Legislative Council,the early institutions of the territory,the PA's relations with it's citizens and especially with the fundamendalist groups etc. I think it's a great book that anyone who wishes to study about Palestine and it's late political developments should read.Of course it requires a background in the area but it is very easily read at the same time.