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Sharing the
Land of Canaan - Human Rights and the Israeli-Palestinian
Struggle
by Mazin
Qumsiyeh
Sharing
the Land of Canaan is a critical examination
of the core issues of the conflict that
dares to put forward a radical but logical
solution: that a shared state is the best
way to achieve justice and peace for Israelis
and Palestinians.
Mazin B.
Qumsiyeh, a human rights activist based
at Yale University, offers an overview of
the issues at stake, and outlines his vision
for a lasting peace based on upholding the
principles of human rights for all. Tackling
taboo subjects, myths and obstacles, he
argues convincingly that apartheid in the
form of a two-state solution is no longer
a feasible way to achieve enduring peace.
At this critical
time, when the 'road map' to peace looks
more uncertain than ever, this book provides
a refreshing counterpoint to the failed
strategies of the past. It is a direct and
accessible account of the history - and
mythology - of the fabled 'Land of Canaan',
which lays out hopeful ideas for the future
of this truly multiethnic and multicultural
region.
About the
Author
Professor
Mazin B. Qumsiyeh of Yale University is
a co-founder of Al-Awda (The Palestine Right
to Return Committee), Middle East Genetics
Association, Holy Land Conservation Foundation,
and Academics for Justice, among other grass-roots
groups. He appears frequently in the media
in the U.S. and the Middle East.
Reviews
"An erudite work of extensive scholarship,
enormous scope, searing honesty, and intellectual
audacity. Mazin Qumsiyeh, once again, is
challenging the prevailing misconceptions
and downright ignorance that have long served
to prevent the articulation of a just solution.
Breathtaking!"
- Hanan Ashrawi, Palestinian spokesperson
"A
tour-de-force."
- Naseer Aruri, Author of Dishonest
Broker
"Mazin
Qumsiyeh brings to light many forgotten
and willfully buried facts about the origins
of the Israel-Palestinian conflict."
- Norman Finkelstein, Author of Image
and Reality of the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Related Links
Author's website
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