Do political cartoons predict violence? To answer this question Ilan Danjoux examined over 1200 Israeli and Palestinian editorial cartoons to explore whether changes in their content anticipated the outbreak of the Al-Aqsa Intifada in October of 2000. Despite stark differences in political, economic and social pressures, a notable shift in focus, style and tone accompanied the violence. With numerous illustrations and detailed methodology, Political cartoons and the Israeli Palestinian conflict provides readers with an engaging introduction to cartoon analysis and a novel insight into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In a region fraught with contested realities, the cartoon's ability to capture the latent fears and unspoken beliefs of these antagonists offers a refreshing perspective on how both Israelis and Palestinians perceived each other and their chances for peace on the eve of the Second Intifada.

About the Author
Ilan Danjoux is a Researcher in the Department of Political Science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem


Book Information
ISBN 9780719099847
Author Ilan Danjoux
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publisher Manchester University Press
Dimensions(mm) 1560mm * 234mm * 9mm