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Author:   Khaled Hroub
Publisher:   Pluto Press
Imprint:   Pluto Press
Edition:   Second Edition
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.326kg
ISBN:  

9780745329734

ISBN 10:   074532973
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   06 July 2010
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction to second edition 1. Hamas's history Islamism and the Palestinian struggle The Muslim Brotherhood: the roots of Hamas The formation of Hamas 2. Hamas's ideology and objectives The definition of Hamas, its ideological drive and worldview Hamas Charter Hamas: a national liberation movement or a religious movement 3. Hamas and Israel and Judaism Hamas's view of the Jews Hamas's view of Israel 4. Hamas's resistance and military strategy Forcing unconditional Israeli withdrawal Suicide attacks 5. Hamas's political and social strategy Grassroots social work Elections, democracy and mobilisation Hamas's economic outlook 6. Hamas and Fatah and the Palestinians Hamas's popularity Hamas, the PLO and the Palestinian Left Hamas and Fatah Hamas and the Palestinian Christians 7. Hamas and 'International Islamism' Hamas and Muslim countries Hamas and Muslim communities in the West Hamas and Islamist movements 8. Hamas and the West Hamas and the West Hamas and the United States Hamas and Europe 9. Hamas's Leadership and Structure Leadership Hamas's Charter 10. A New Hamas? Hamas and the 2006 elections The significance of Hamas' victory 11. Hamas in Power The mixed fortunes of Hamas in power The mixed fortunes of Hamas in power-sharing and controlling 12. The future of Hamas 13. Hamas and Gaza War 2008/9 Hamas and the causes of the war What Hamas gained and lost of the war Hamas' regional standing after the war Index

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This short, timely introduction provides a history of the movement, a rundown of hey policies and sketches of key figures , GUARDIAN This book could not be timelier. Drawing on his deep understanding of politics and religion in Palestine, Hroub expertly answers every important question about Hamas. JAMES PISCATORI, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies.

Author Information

Khaled Hroub is a Palestinian, born in a refugee camp in Bethlehem. He is currently Professor in Residence of Middle Eastern Studies at Northwestern University in Qatar, and former director of the Arab Media Project at Cambridge University. He is the author of numerous books including Hamas: A Beginners Guide. His articles have been published in Open Democracy, Middle East Journal and The New Arab, among many others.

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