{"title":"David Shulman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Shulman\u003c\/strong\u003e offers profound explorations into the intersection of history, culture, and conflict, with a particular focus on the landscapes of Palestine. His works invite readers to engage deeply with the lived realities behind the places and narratives often seen through political or historical lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Shulman’s books blend perceptive analysis with vivid storytelling, making complex subjects accessible while retaining their nuance and emotional resonance. These writings appeal to readers seeking thoughtful reflection on identity, memory, and place.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-bitter-landscapes-of-palestine-by-margaret-olin-9781789389098","title":"The Bitter Landscapes of Palestine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA photographic and verbal account of the landscapes of Palestine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bitter Landscapes of Palestine\u003c\/em\u003e offers a portrait of the lives and struggles of Palestinians living in the occupied Palestinian territories on the West Bank, particularly in the South Hebron Hills and the Jordan Valley. Among the topics highlighted are house demolitions, confrontations between Palestinian shepherds or farmers and Israeli settlers, soldiers, and police; the daily challenges of sheer existence posed by the occupation system, intent on pushing Palestinians off their land; and the tenacity and courage that these conditions require.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book endeavours to impart to the reader a sense of the beauty of the landscape, the sound of the language, the taste of friendships, and the richness of a way of life that is threatened with extinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVoices of activists, both Palestinian and Jewish, are also present. The introduction sets forth, in brief, the historical context that generated present realities in Palestine as well as the history of the authors' partnership. The book's viewpoint reflects many years of activism on the peace and human rights front in Palestine, as well as an ongoing conversation between two authors who have experienced together the continually renewed astonishment that comes with such encounters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471728885996,"sku":"9781789389098","price":94.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781789389098-the-bitter-landscapes-of-palestine.jpg?v=1775251068"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-shulman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}