Description
About the Author
Gilbert Achcar is Professor at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. He is the co-author of Perilous Power: The Middle East and U.S. Foreign Policy Dailogues on Terror, Democracy, War, and Justice (with Noam Chomsky).
Reviews
'A fascinating, subtle and original analysis of Israeli and Arab historical narratives' Simon Sebag Montefiore 'An erudite, perceptive, and highly original study' Avi Shlaim 'The picture that emerges - is a complex and nuanced one that rewards careful reading - A refreshing and original study, showing clearly that Muslim anti-Semitism is neither universal, nor inevitable, nor subject to pat explanations.' The Economist 'A systematic and scholarly refutation of the simplistic myths that have arisen following the formation of Israel - The best book on the subject so far' Tariq Ali, The Guardian '[Achcar] carefully examines the long history of Arab-Jewish conflict back through the 19th century, illuminating the range of opinions' The Washington Post 'Achcar offers a careful parsing of a most incendiary topic: the use of references to the Holocaust in the rhetoric of the Arab-Israeli conflict - Calm and judicious in tenor yet unyielding in its intellectual rigor, this selection may show the path out of a seemingly intractable dispute.' Booklist 'Lucid and penetrating' Stephen Howe, The Independent 'Excellent' The New Statesman 'A standard reference for years to come. Scrupulous in its scholarship, firm in political principle, ruthless in exposure' Socialist Review '[The Arabs and the Holocaust is] of tremendous historical importance' Robert Fisk, The Independent
Book Information
ISBN 9780863564581
Author Gilbert Achcar
Format Paperback
Page Count 401
Imprint Saqi Books
Publisher Saqi Books