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The Palestine Nakba

Decolonising History, Narrating the Subaltern, Reclaiming Memory
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The Palestine Nakba by Nur Masalha delves into the historical and ongoing impacts of the 1948 Palestinian exodus and its significance. It examines the extensive displacement experienced by Palestinians, exploring themes of memory, identity, and the long-term ramifications of the Nakba on the Palestinian people and their land. Through a detailed political lens, the book investigates the implications for current Middle Eastern affairs.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in exploring the historical and political dimensions of the Palestinian experience. It provides an in-depth analysis of the forced displacement and continuing impacts on Palestinian society and identity, offering a comprehensive understanding of the complex issues in the Middle East conflict.

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The Palestine Nakba

Explores ways of remembering and commemorating the Nakba, dealing with the issue within the context of Palestinian oral history, 'social history from below', narratives of memory and the formation of collective identity.

Explores ways of remembering and commemorating the Nakba, dealing with the issue within the context of Palestinian oral history, 'social history from below', narratives of memory and the formation of collective identity.

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The year 2012 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Nakba, the most traumatic catastrophe that ever befell Palestinians. The Palestine Nakba explores new ways of remembering and commemorating the Nakba.

In the context of Palestinian oral history, the book delves into 'social history from below,' examining subaltern narratives of memory and the formation of collective identity. Nur Masalha argues that writing more truthfully about the Nakba is not just a practice of professional historiography but an ethical imperative.

The struggles of ordinary refugees to recover and publicly assert the truth about the Nakba are seen as vital ways of protecting their rights and keeping the hope for peace with justice alive.

This book is essential for understanding the place of the Nakba at the heart of the Israel-Palestine conflict and the vital role of memory in narratives of truth and reconciliation.

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The Palestine Nakba by Nur Masalha is highly regarded for its comprehensive and insightful analysis of the 1948 catastrophe that affected Arab Palestine and its people. Critics praise Masalha's meticulous research and his ability to combine historical scholarship with poignant personal narratives, offering a significant perspective on Palestinian history. The book is described as essential reading for understanding the erasure of Palestinian society and culture, highlighting its importance for those exploring alternative narratives of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781848139701

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 February 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zed Books Ltd

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 296

About the Author

Nur Masalha is Professor of Religion and Politics and Director of the Centre for Religion and History at St. Mary's University College, UK. He is also Editor of "Holy Land Studies: A Multidisciplinary Journal" (published by Edinburgh University Press).

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