Overview Series - The Palestine-Israeli Accord - Hardcover

Corzine, Phyllis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1560061812 ISBN 13: 9781560061816

Publisher: Lucent Books, 1996

Synopsis

Political events are constantly reshaping the world around us. The modern world has witnessed the spectacle of divided nations reuniting, whole nations splintering, and systems and traditions nurtured and developed over decades collapsing and being replaced by new systems and traditions. These extraordinary events and their repercussions are captured in vivid detail in this set of books.

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Review:

"This book is certainly up-to-date, and presents in unbiased, well-reasoned discussion of the subject. There are copious notes and an equally list of books and other sources consulted, as well as contact information on organizations mentioned in the text."
-- School Library Journal (October 2001) (School Library Journal 20011001)

"Informative, forthright overview...attempts to be as objective as possible."
-- Booklist (Febraury 2002) (Booklist 20020201)

"Better than average, due to its organization, approach, and illustrations. The author takes a straightforward, informative approach, uncluttered by the authentic first-person narratives that frequently mark such books. Suggestions for further reading and help are appended."
-- School Library Journal (April 2001) (School Library Journal 20010401)

"In succinct prose and a forthright style, Strada gives teens an overview...Effortlessly blending personal comments with information...Although most of the testimonials are from older teens and adults, the simple language and tame black-and-white photographs seem to target a younger YA readership. Very simple charts may be useful to middle-graders...the book puts forward some interesting occasionally alarming data...Whether for younger or older readers, this in an unsensationalized, easy-to-understand overview that makes the core issues clear."
-- Booklist (March 2001) (Booklist 20010301)

"A book that looks at tough questions regarding cause and effect...Information is drawn from a wide, reputable assortment of sources, and from the representation of sides of the issues is fair...black-and-white photos, graphs, and cartoons are scattered throughout."
-- School Library Journal (March 2001) (School Library Journal 20010301)

From School Library Journal:

Grade 6-10. This book examines the historical roots of the current conflict between the state of Israel and Palestinian Arabs, showing how contemporary Middle Eastern politics have been heavily influenced by British colonial domination of pre-Israeli Palestine. It also describes how the inconsistent and opportunistic foreign policy of England played Arabs and Jews against one another, exacerbating already existing rifts between the two peoples. Without taking sides, Corzine discusses the formation of the state of Israel and the series of wars that followed because of the refusal of Israel's Arab neighbors to accept the new nation's existence. Tracing Yasir Arafat's rise to political leadership of the PLO, the author outlines the difficult and often bloody path Arafat and Israeli leaders have traveled in seeking resolution to the deep-seated disagreements between Israeli Jews and Palestinian Arabs. She also covers more briefly the attempts at accommodation between Israel and other Middle Eastern nations. Black-and-white maps, photos, and reproductions depict important places, events, and people involved in this conflict. Although Corzine ends her narrative in mid-1996, the historical information and the generally objective tone of her text provide readers with an accurate and understandable introduction to this complex world problem.?Jack Forman, Mesa College Library, San Diego
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About this edition

• Publisher: Lucent Books
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1560061812
• ISBN 13: 9781560061816
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 112