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by Edward W. Said (Author) "Until roughly the last thirty years of the nineteenth century, everything to the east of an imaginary line drawn somewhere between Greece and Turkey was..." (more)
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Said's controversial but instructive Palestinian interpretation of the Mideast conflict now includes a new introduction and epilogue commenting on the intifada , Gulf war and Madrid peace talks.
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Still a basic and indespensible account of the Palestinian question, updated to include the most recent developments in the Middle East- from the intifada to the Gulf war to the historic peace conference in Madrid.

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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Vintage (April 7, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0679739882
  • ISBN-13: 978-0679739883
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.9 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #89,192 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Taking Sides, September 18, 2002
By nadav haber (jerusalem Israel) - See all my reviews
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Does the fact that I am an Israeli Jew living in Israel mean that I should reject this book ? Does the fact that I think the book is crucially important mean that I am "taking sides" ?
I believe otherwise. I found this book to be very important, as it is an account of a Palestinian - an admittedly interested party in the conflict. Said knows about the Jews and Zionism much more than most Israeli Jews know about the Palestinians. But of course - Said is never "objective" - he himself is a refugee, who describes the side of Zionism as he and many others like him experienced.
Said shows surprising understanding of Zionism - he even says that one cannot compare the situation in Israel to that which existed in South Africa. He says that things here are more complicated. Said acknowledges the achievements of Zionism as far as Jews are concerned, another surprise.
I felt a deep passion for peace and compromise in this book - I believe that the author accepts the reality of a Jewish state in Israel. However, Said points out that no such peace can be achieved as long as Palestinian dreams are constantly shattered or ignored.
There are two sides to this story - I am on one and Said is on the other. Still, this book is important because it acknowledges the existance of two sides, and thus provides a road to conciliation that is so important to all of us.
I think every Jew and every Paelstinian should read this book, and so should evreybody with a serious interest in our troubled piece of land.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ignored or Denied, August 3, 2003
By Virgil Brown (White Oak, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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In this book Edward Said presents an argument for the right of Palestinians to the land known as Palestine. Since the 7th century Palestine had been predominantly Arab. For example a 1922 census showed that 78% of the population was Arab. With the creation of Israel in 1948 by the UN, these Arabs were dispersed quite often by force. Ironically 1948 is the same year that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights declared that everyone has the right to return to his own country. The right of the Palestinians has been ignored or denied. Not even a plebiscite represents their point of view.

His argument is compeling. Edward Said writes logically and with insight. If finally the reader does not agree with him, the reader will surely think long and hard about it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Question of Palestine, May 10, 2002
By Barry D. Smith (Troutdale, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews
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The cover of my book has a quote from the NY Times that says books like this one need to be "read in the hope that understanding will provide a better chance of survival." That quote couldn't be more accurate. The Question of Palestine is a cry for understanding of Arab culture and history, and subsequently a more balanced view of the conflict today (or 1979, when it was published. But that doesn't matter because it is still applicable today).

The Q of Palestine is divided into two main sections, the history of the ignorance of Araba culture and the true nature of Zionism, and how the Palestinians are mobilizing today. Said describes Zionism as both a colonial adventure with little regard for the Arab natives, and the subsequent effort to create facts to make it more acceptable. Said does a remarkable job of describing how the U.S., Israel and the rest of the western world have misperceived the entire conflict because we see the conflict through a western lens. Through this lens, the Arabs are for the most part, innocently ignored. His attempt, then, is to try and give a view that is NOT through this western lens. He shows that yes, contrary to popular opinion, the Arabs DO have a history and culture that have both been destroyed by Zionists. He shows that no, contrary to popular opinion, they will not just get up and leave after being hit on the head enough times. They have a very strong nationalistic pride, and it will only get stronger.

I highly recommend this book. It is definately not aimed at filling the niche of "historically objective, comprehensive history of the conflict" (for that see Benny Morris's "Righteous Victims"). So if you are new to the subject, probably start with something else. But it does fill a necessary roll of a look into the existence and the understanding of a distinct Palestinian pride and culture. Only when enough people start recognizing some of the things Said talks about will the leaders of Israel and the PLO ever find some common ground on which to move toward peace. Essential Reading!

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2.0 out of 5 stars The claims of Palestinians
This book is one sided. But most strikingly is that in such books about the Palestine question the historic facts are neglected. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Roman Nies

1.0 out of 5 stars More Anti-Israel diatribe!
Another propaganda bandwagon: lets blame the Jews!

Dont buy this rubbish along with every other book written buy decieved Jew hating morons. Read more
Published on February 24, 2007 by L. Mullen

4.0 out of 5 stars Review on "The Question of Palestine"
In "The Question of Palestine" author Edward W. Said analyzes the complexity in recognizing the Palestinian plight that has plagued a society since the establishment of Israel... Read more
Published on December 14, 2004 by Giovanni

1.0 out of 5 stars The politics of victimization
Edward Said tries to portray the Zionism from its victims' point of view. He arbitrarily asserts that the Palestinians are victims of the Zionism. Read more
Published on November 28, 2004 by Aviv Dagan

1.0 out of 5 stars Overcharged with ideology
The good thing about the book is that it is very well written and in a clear fashion. This renders such a diffucult topic understandable. Read more
Published on March 20, 2004 by Alex Gurovich Jeifetz

2.0 out of 5 stars Biased Story
Said's book presents valid arguments and discusses the anti-Arab prejudices of the West, and the corresponding support for Zionists in their expansionist mindset toward Palestine,... Read more
Published on September 10, 2003 by Dustin Stein

5.0 out of 5 stars Forgotten side of the struggle
I had this book for quite a while, but I only started to read it lately and finished it in a week. The reason why I wasn't very enthusiastic about reading it is the fact that the... Read more
Published on May 20, 2003 by Deema Shaath

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Insightful
I didn't realise before I read this that the country now called 'Israel' is in fact Palestine, and that it was taken over and renamed after the second world war. Read more
Published on May 1, 2003 by luis_Bunuel

4.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read For Those Who Those Who Can Handle The Truth
When the British published their Balfour Declaration Zionist Organizations proclaimed the phoenix-like resurrection of an Israel which hadn't existed for 2,000 years... Read more
Published on April 27, 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Anti-Israel diatribe from Academia
Said makes a powerful and convincing indictment of Western analysis of the Palestinian question, basically saying the West has bought the Zionist line that the Arabs in pre-1948... Read more
Published on March 9, 2002 by Mark H. Whitnall

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