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This book presents a coherent picture of the origins of the Palestinian problem. The author offers an analysis of factionalism in Arab society, with a detailed examination of the social and political history of the Palestinian Arabs between 1939 and 1948. Khalaf weaves together the socio-economic, sociological, political, and politico-military dimensions that have led to social disintegration. He focuses on the role of the urban elite in perpetuating factionalism and using nationalism as a weapon to deflect opposition during a period of rapid social change.
For those who are concerned with peace in Israel, the book provides a meaningful historical appreciation of a highly-charged, emotionally-laden conflict.
List of Illustrations
Preface
Map Acknowledgments
A Note on Transliteration
Acronyms
Introduction
Part One. Introduction: The Changing Social Basis and Context of Palestinian Arab Factionalist Politics: The Dialectical Effects of Internal and External Socio-Economic Factors
1. State, Society and Politics in Late Ottoman and Early Mandatory Palestine
2. Socio-Economic Change During the Latter Part of the Mandate: Peasants, Workers, and Factionalism
3. Notables, Merchants, and Capitalists in the Arab Pollitical Economy
Part Two. Urban Notable Political Leadership: Factionalism and Its Effect on National Integration
4. The Backdrop: British Policy and Palestinian Politics in Regard to the White Paper, 1939-41
5. Notable Politics I: Futile Exercises in Leadership
6. Notable Politics II: External Threat, Internal Domination
7. The Mufti, Palestinian Politics, and Efforts at Socio-Political Unity of Arab Society
Part Three. The Reaper of Disunity: External Interference and Internal Collapse, 1947-48
8. Arab Politics and the Palestinians: Nationalism, Dynastic Intrigue, and Political Ambitions
9. British Withdrawal, War, and Disintegration
Conclusion
Notes
Chronology
Bibliography
Index